Finding the Third Proportional to 24,552 and 38,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,552 and 38,070 is: 59,030.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,552 : 38,070 = 38,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,552/38,070 = 38,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,552x = 38,070 × 38,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,552x = 1,449,324,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,449,324,900/24,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,030.83
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