Finding the Third Proportional to 24,678 and 39,741.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,678 and 39,741.75 is: 64,000.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,678 : 39,741.75 = 39,741.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,678/39,741.75 = 39,741.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,678x = 39,741.75 × 39,741.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,678x = 1,579,406,693.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,406,693.06/24,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,000.60
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