Finding the Third Proportional to 24,162 and 35,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,162 and 35,378 is: 51,800.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,162 : 35,378 = 35,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,162/35,378 = 35,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,162x = 35,378 × 35,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,162x = 1,251,602,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,251,602,884/24,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,800.47
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