Finding the Third Proportional to 24,006 and 35,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,006 and 35,759 is: 53,266.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,006 : 35,759 = 35,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,006/35,759 = 35,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,006x = 35,759 × 35,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,006x = 1,278,706,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,706,081/24,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,266.10
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