Finding the Third Proportional to 23,224 and 38,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,224 and 38,310 is: 63,195.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,224 : 38,310 = 38,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,224/38,310 = 38,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,224x = 38,310 × 38,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,224x = 1,467,656,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,656,100/23,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,195.66
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