Finding the Third Proportional to 24 and 47.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 24 and 47.63 is: 94.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24 : 47.63 = 47.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24/47.63 = 47.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24x = 47.63 × 47.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24x = 2,268.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,268.14/24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94.51
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