Finding the Third Proportional to 24,006 and 34,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,006 and 34,524 is: 49,650.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,006 : 34,524 = 34,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,006/34,524 = 34,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,006x = 34,524 × 34,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,006x = 1,191,906,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,191,906,576/24,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,650.36
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