Finding the Third Proportional to 24,728 and 38,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,728 and 38,298 is: 59,314.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,728 : 38,298 = 38,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,728/38,298 = 38,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,728x = 38,298 × 38,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,728x = 1,466,736,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,466,736,804/24,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,314.82
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