Finding the Third Proportional to 24,548 and 38,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,548 and 38,402 is: 60,074.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,548 : 38,402 = 38,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,548/38,402 = 38,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,548x = 38,402 × 38,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,548x = 1,474,713,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,713,604/24,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,074.69
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