Finding the Third Proportional to 24,143 and 37,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,143 and 37,307 is: 57,648.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,143 : 37,307 = 37,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,143/37,307 = 37,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,143x = 37,307 × 37,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,143x = 1,391,812,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,391,812,249/24,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,648.69
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