Finding the Third Proportional to 24,444 and 36,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,444 and 36,720 is: 55,161.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,444 : 36,720 = 36,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,444/36,720 = 36,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,444x = 36,720 × 36,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,444x = 1,348,358,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,348,358,400/24,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,161.12
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