Finding the Third Proportional to 24,306 and 38,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,306 and 38,079 is: 59,656.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,306 : 38,079 = 38,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,306/38,079 = 38,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,306x = 38,079 × 38,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,306x = 1,450,010,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,010,241/24,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,656.47
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