Finding the Third Proportional to 24,692 and 40,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,692 and 40,116 is: 65,174.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,692 : 40,116 = 40,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,692/40,116 = 40,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,692x = 40,116 × 40,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,692x = 1,609,293,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,609,293,456/24,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,174.69
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