Finding the Third Proportional to 24,550 and 38,404
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,550 and 38,404 is: 60,076.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,550 : 38,404 = 38,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,550/38,404 = 38,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,550x = 38,404 × 38,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,550x = 1,474,867,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,867,216/24,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,076.06
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