Finding the Third Proportional to 24,064 and 36,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,064 and 36,096 is: 54,144
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,064 : 36,096 = 36,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,064/36,096 = 36,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,064x = 36,096 × 36,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,064x = 1,302,921,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,921,216/24,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,144
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