Finding the Third Proportional to 24,242 and 34,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,242 and 34,214 is: 48,288.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,242 : 34,214 = 34,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,242/34,214 = 34,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,242x = 34,214 × 34,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,242x = 1,170,597,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,170,597,796/24,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,288.00
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