Finding the Third Proportional to 24,880 and 38,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,880 and 38,496 is: 59,563.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,880 : 38,496 = 38,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,880/38,496 = 38,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,880x = 38,496 × 38,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,880x = 1,481,942,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,481,942,016/24,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,563.59
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