Finding the Third Proportional to 24,816 and 34,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,816 and 34,713 is: 48,557.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,816 : 34,713 = 34,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,816/34,713 = 34,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,816x = 34,713 × 34,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,816x = 1,204,992,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,204,992,369/24,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,557.07
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