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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,887 and 38,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,887 and 38,591 is: 59,841.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,887 : 38,591 = 38,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,887/38,591 = 38,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,887x = 38,591 × 38,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,887x = 1,489,265,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,265,281/24,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,841.09

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