Finding the Third Proportional to 24,964 and 37,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,964 and 37,604 is: 56,644
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,964 : 37,604 = 37,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,964/37,604 = 37,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,964x = 37,604 × 37,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,964x = 1,414,060,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,414,060,816/24,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,644
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