Finding the Third Proportional to 24,917 and 38,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,917 and 38,154 is: 58,423.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,917 : 38,154 = 38,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,917/38,154 = 38,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,917x = 38,154 × 38,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,917x = 1,455,727,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,727,716/24,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,423.07
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