Finding the Third Proportional to 24,214 and 32,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,214 and 32,007 is: 42,308.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,214 : 32,007 = 32,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,214/32,007 = 32,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,214x = 32,007 × 32,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,214x = 1,024,448,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,024,448,049/24,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,308.09
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