Finding the Third Proportional to 24,470 and 36,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,470 and 36,760 is: 55,222.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,470 : 36,760 = 36,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,470/36,760 = 36,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,470x = 36,760 × 36,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,470x = 1,351,297,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,297,600/24,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,222.62
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