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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,976 and 38,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,976 and 38,402 is: 59,045.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976 : 38,402 = 38,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976/38,402 = 38,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976x = 38,402 × 38,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976x = 1,474,713,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,713,604/24,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,045.23

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