Finding the Third Proportional to 24,342.75 and 36,969.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,342.75 and 36,969.75 is: 56,146.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,342.75 : 36,969.75 = 36,969.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,342.75/36,969.75 = 36,969.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,342.75x = 36,969.75 × 36,969.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,342.75x = 1,366,762,415.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,366,762,415.06/24,342.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,146.59
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