Finding the Third Proportional to 24,388 and 36,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,388 and 36,478 is: 54,561.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,388 : 36,478 = 36,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,388/36,478 = 36,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,388x = 36,478 × 36,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,388x = 1,330,644,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,644,484/24,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,561.44
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