Finding the Third Proportional to 24,327 and 35,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,327 and 35,154 is: 50,799.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,327 : 35,154 = 35,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,327/35,154 = 35,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,327x = 35,154 × 35,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,327x = 1,235,803,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,235,803,716/24,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,799.68
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