Finding the Third Proportional to 24,912 and 41,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,912 and 41,256 is: 68,322.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,912 : 41,256 = 41,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,912/41,256 = 41,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,912x = 41,256 × 41,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,912x = 1,702,057,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,702,057,536/24,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,322.80
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