Finding the Third Proportional to 24,324 and 34,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,324 and 34,782 is: 49,736.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,324 : 34,782 = 34,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,324/34,782 = 34,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,324x = 34,782 × 34,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,324x = 1,209,787,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,209,787,524/24,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,736.37
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