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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,888 and 38,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,888 and 38,539 is: 59,677.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,888 : 38,539 = 38,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,888/38,539 = 38,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,888x = 38,539 × 38,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,888x = 1,485,254,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,254,521/24,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,677.54

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