Finding the Third Proportional to 24,272 and 38,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,272 and 38,256 is: 60,296.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,272 : 38,256 = 38,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,272/38,256 = 38,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,272x = 38,256 × 38,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,272x = 1,463,521,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,463,521,536/24,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,296.70
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