Finding the Third Proportional to 24,732 and 38,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,732 and 38,250 is: 59,156.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,732 : 38,250 = 38,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,732/38,250 = 38,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,732x = 38,250 × 38,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,732x = 1,463,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,463,062,500/24,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,156.66
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