Finding the Third Proportional to 24,338 and 35,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,338 and 35,175 is: 50,837.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,338 : 35,175 = 35,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,338/35,175 = 35,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,338x = 35,175 × 35,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,338x = 1,237,280,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,237,280,625/24,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,837.40
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