Finding the Third Proportional to 24,252.75 and 37,446.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,252.75 and 37,446.75 is: 57,818.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,252.75 : 37,446.75 = 37,446.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,252.75/37,446.75 = 37,446.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,252.75x = 37,446.75 × 37,446.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,252.75x = 1,402,259,085.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,402,259,085.56/24,252.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,818.56
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