Finding the Third Proportional to 24,804 and 37,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,804 and 37,800 is: 57,605.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,804 : 37,800 = 37,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,804/37,800 = 37,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,804x = 37,800 × 37,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,804x = 1,428,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,428,840,000/24,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,605.22
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