Finding the Third Proportional to 24,668 and 37,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,668 and 37,959 is: 58,411.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,668 : 37,959 = 37,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,668/37,959 = 37,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,668x = 37,959 × 37,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,668x = 1,440,885,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,440,885,681/24,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,411.13
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