Finding the Third Proportional to 24,722 and 36,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,722 and 36,804 is: 54,790.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,722 : 36,804 = 36,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,722/36,804 = 36,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,722x = 36,804 × 36,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,722x = 1,354,534,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,534,416/24,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,790.65
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