Finding the Third Proportional to 24,641 and 37,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,641 and 37,934 is: 58,398.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,641 : 37,934 = 37,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,641/37,934 = 37,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,641x = 37,934 × 37,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,641x = 1,438,988,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,988,356/24,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,398.13
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