Finding the Third Proportional to 24,480 and 38,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,480 and 38,016 is: 59,036.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,480 : 38,016 = 38,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,480/38,016 = 38,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,480x = 38,016 × 38,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,480x = 1,445,216,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,445,216,256/24,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,036.61
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