Finding the Third Proportional to 24,310 and 35,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,310 and 35,598 is: 52,127.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,310 : 35,598 = 35,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,310/35,598 = 35,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,310x = 35,598 × 35,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,310x = 1,267,217,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,217,604/24,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,127.42
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