Finding the Third Proportional to 24,612 and 39,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,612 and 39,126 is: 62,199.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,612 : 39,126 = 39,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,612/39,126 = 39,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,612x = 39,126 × 39,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,612x = 1,530,843,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,530,843,876/24,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,199.08
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