Finding the Third Proportional to 24,330 and 37,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,330 and 37,569 is: 58,011.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,330 : 37,569 = 37,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,330/37,569 = 37,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,330x = 37,569 × 37,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,330x = 1,411,429,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,411,429,761/24,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,011.91
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