Finding the Third Proportional to 24,690 and 37,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,690 and 37,038 is: 55,561.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,690 : 37,038 = 37,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,690/37,038 = 37,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,690x = 37,038 × 37,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,690x = 1,371,813,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,371,813,444/24,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,561.50
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