Finding the Third Proportional to 24,552 and 34,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,552 and 34,716 is: 49,087.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,552 : 34,716 = 34,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,552/34,716 = 34,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,552x = 34,716 × 34,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,552x = 1,205,200,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,205,200,656/24,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,087.68
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