Finding the Third Proportional to 24,948 and 34,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,948 and 34,182 is: 46,833.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,948 : 34,182 = 34,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,948/34,182 = 34,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,948x = 34,182 × 34,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,948x = 1,168,409,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,409,124/24,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,833.78
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