Finding the Third Proportional to 24,664 and 37,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,664 and 37,676 is: 57,552.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,664 : 37,676 = 37,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,664/37,676 = 37,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,664x = 37,676 × 37,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,664x = 1,419,480,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,419,480,976/24,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,552.75
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