Finding the Third Proportional to 24,734,472 and 32,525,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,734,472 and 32,525,721 is: 42,771,178.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,734,472 : 32,525,721 = 32,525,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,734,472/32,525,721 = 32,525,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,734,472x = 32,525,721 × 32,525,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,734,472x = 1,057,922,526,569,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,057,922,526,569,841/24,734,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,771,178.89
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