Finding the Third Proportional to 24,102 and 35,055
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,102 and 35,055 is: 50,985.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,102 : 35,055 = 35,055 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,102/35,055 = 35,055/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,102x = 35,055 × 35,055 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,102x = 1,228,853,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,228,853,025/24,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,985.52
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