Finding the Third Proportional to 24,720 and 36,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,720 and 36,192 is: 52,987.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,720 : 36,192 = 36,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,720/36,192 = 36,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,720x = 36,192 × 36,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,720x = 1,309,860,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,309,860,864/24,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,987.90
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