Finding the Third Proportional to 24,110 and 37,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,110 and 37,257 is: 57,572.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,110 : 37,257 = 37,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,110/37,257 = 37,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,110x = 37,257 × 37,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,110x = 1,388,084,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,388,084,049/24,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,572.96
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