Finding the Third Proportional to 24,812 and 37,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,812 and 37,223 is: 55,842.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,812 : 37,223 = 37,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,812/37,223 = 37,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,812x = 37,223 × 37,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,812x = 1,385,551,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,385,551,729/24,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,842.00
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