Finding the Third Proportional to 24,530 and 38,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,530 and 38,859 is: 61,558.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,530 : 38,859 = 38,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,530/38,859 = 38,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,530x = 38,859 × 38,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,530x = 1,510,021,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,021,881/24,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,558.17
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