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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,920 and 38,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,920 and 38,772 is: 60,323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920 : 38,772 = 38,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920/38,772 = 38,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920x = 38,772 × 38,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920x = 1,503,267,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,267,984/24,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,323.76

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