Finding the Third Proportional to 24,592 and 38,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,592 and 38,104 is: 59,040.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,592 : 38,104 = 38,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,592/38,104 = 38,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,592x = 38,104 × 38,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,592x = 1,451,914,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,451,914,816/24,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,040.13
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