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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,984 and 38,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,984 and 38,709 is: 59,973.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984 : 38,709 = 38,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984/38,709 = 38,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984x = 38,709 × 38,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984x = 1,498,386,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,386,681/24,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,973.85

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