Finding the Third Proportional to 24,724 and 37,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,724 and 37,134 is: 55,773.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,724 : 37,134 = 37,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,724/37,134 = 37,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,724x = 37,134 × 37,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,724x = 1,378,933,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,378,933,956/24,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,773.09
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