Finding the Third Proportional to 24,304 and 34,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,304 and 34,754 is: 49,697.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,304 : 34,754 = 34,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,304/34,754 = 34,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,304x = 34,754 × 34,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,304x = 1,207,840,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,207,840,516/24,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,697.19
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