Finding the Third Proportional to 24,175 and 35,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,175 and 35,211 is: 51,284.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,175 : 35,211 = 35,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,175/35,211 = 35,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,175x = 35,211 × 35,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,175x = 1,239,814,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,814,521/24,175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,284.99
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