Finding the Third Proportional to 24,302 and 31,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,302 and 31,054 is: 39,681.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,302 : 31,054 = 31,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,302/31,054 = 31,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,302x = 31,054 × 31,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,302x = 964,350,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,350,916/24,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,681.96
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