Finding the Third Proportional to 24,326 and 39,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,326 and 39,717 is: 64,845.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,326 : 39,717 = 39,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,326/39,717 = 39,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,326x = 39,717 × 39,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,326x = 1,577,440,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,440,089/24,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,845.85
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