Finding the Third Proportional to 24,782,240 and 34,837,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,782,240 and 34,837,234 is: 48,971,879.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,782,240 : 34,837,234 = 34,837,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,782,240/34,837,234 = 34,837,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,782,240x = 34,837,234 × 34,837,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,782,240x = 1,213,632,872,770,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,632,872,770,756/24,782,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,971,879.57
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