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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,952 and 38,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,952 and 38,540 is: 59,527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,952 : 38,540 = 38,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,952/38,540 = 38,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,952x = 38,540 × 38,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,952x = 1,485,331,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,331,600/24,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,527.56

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