Finding the Third Proportional to 24,012 and 32,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,012 and 32,126 is: 42,981.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,012 : 32,126 = 32,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,012/32,126 = 32,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,012x = 32,126 × 32,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,012x = 1,032,079,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,032,079,876/24,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,981.84
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