Finding the Third Proportional to 24,587 and 36,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,587 and 36,905 is: 55,394.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,587 : 36,905 = 36,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,587/36,905 = 36,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,587x = 36,905 × 36,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,587x = 1,361,979,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,361,979,025/24,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,394.27
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