Finding the Third Proportional to 24,244,257 and 36,330,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,244,257 and 36,330,831 is: 54,442,966.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,244,257 : 36,330,831 = 36,330,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,244,257/36,330,831 = 36,330,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,244,257x = 36,330,831 × 36,330,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,244,257x = 1,319,929,281,150,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,929,281,150,561/24,244,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,442,966.89
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