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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,894 and 38,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,894 and 38,064 is: 58,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,894 : 38,064 = 38,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,894/38,064 = 38,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,894x = 38,064 × 38,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,894x = 1,448,868,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,868,096/24,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,201.50

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