Finding the Third Proportional to 24,247 and 32,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,247 and 32,745 is: 44,221.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,247 : 32,745 = 32,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,247/32,745 = 32,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,247x = 32,745 × 32,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,247x = 1,072,235,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,072,235,025/24,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,221.35
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