Finding the Third Proportional to 24,332 and 31,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,332 and 31,950 is: 41,953.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,332 : 31,950 = 31,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,332/31,950 = 31,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,332x = 31,950 × 31,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,332x = 1,020,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,802,500/24,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,953.09
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