Finding the Third Proportional to 24,180 and 32,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,180 and 32,364 is: 43,317.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,180 : 32,364 = 32,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,180/32,364 = 32,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,180x = 32,364 × 32,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,180x = 1,047,428,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,047,428,496/24,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,317.97
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