Finding the Third Proportional to 24,354 and 32,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,354 and 32,565 is: 43,544.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,354 : 32,565 = 32,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,354/32,565 = 32,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,354x = 32,565 × 32,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,354x = 1,060,479,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,060,479,225/24,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,544.36
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