Finding the Third Proportional to 24,572 and 38,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,572 and 38,967 is: 61,795.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,572 : 38,967 = 38,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,572/38,967 = 38,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,572x = 38,967 × 38,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,572x = 1,518,427,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,518,427,089/24,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,795.01
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