Finding the Third Proportional to 24,108 and 32,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,108 and 32,466 is: 43,721.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,108 : 32,466 = 32,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,108/32,466 = 32,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,108x = 32,466 × 32,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,108x = 1,054,041,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,041,156/24,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,721.63
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