Finding the Third Proportional to 24,738 and 36,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,738 and 36,219 is: 53,028.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,738 : 36,219 = 36,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,738/36,219 = 36,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,738x = 36,219 × 36,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,738x = 1,311,815,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,815,961/24,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,028.38
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