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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,910 and 38,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,910 and 38,663 is: 60,009.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910 : 38,663 = 38,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910/38,663 = 38,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910x = 38,663 × 38,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910x = 1,494,827,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,827,569/24,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,009.14

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