Finding the Third Proportional to 24,885.75 and 37,236.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,885.75 and 37,236.75 is: 55,717.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,885.75 : 37,236.75 = 37,236.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,885.75/37,236.75 = 37,236.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,885.75x = 37,236.75 × 37,236.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,885.75x = 1,386,575,550.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,575,550.56/24,885.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,717.65
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