Finding the Third Proportional to 24,334 and 35,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,334 and 35,165 is: 50,816.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,334 : 35,165 = 35,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,334/35,165 = 35,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,334x = 35,165 × 35,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,334x = 1,236,577,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,236,577,225/24,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,816.85
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