Finding the Third Proportional to 24,884 and 39,404
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,884 and 39,404 is: 62,396.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,884 : 39,404 = 39,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,884/39,404 = 39,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,884x = 39,404 × 39,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,884x = 1,552,675,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,675,216/24,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,396.53
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