Finding the Third Proportional to 24,214 and 37,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,214 and 37,025 is: 56,613.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,214 : 37,025 = 37,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,214/37,025 = 37,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,214x = 37,025 × 37,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,214x = 1,370,850,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,850,625/24,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,613.97
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