Finding the Third Proportional to 24,455 and 35,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,455 and 35,987 is: 52,957.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,455 : 35,987 = 35,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,455/35,987 = 35,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,455x = 35,987 × 35,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,455x = 1,295,064,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,064,169/24,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,957.03
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