Finding the Third Proportional to 24,272 and 36,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,272 and 36,579 is: 55,126.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,272 : 36,579 = 36,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,272/36,579 = 36,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,272x = 36,579 × 36,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,272x = 1,338,023,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,338,023,241/24,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,126.20
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