Finding the Third Proportional to 24,650 and 37,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,650 and 37,888 is: 58,235.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,650 : 37,888 = 37,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,650/37,888 = 37,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,650x = 37,888 × 37,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,650x = 1,435,500,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,435,500,544/24,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,235.32
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