Finding the Third Proportional to 24,998.63 and 40,110.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,998.63 and 40,110.19 is: 64,356.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,998.63 : 40,110.19 = 40,110.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,998.63/40,110.19 = 40,110.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,998.63x = 40,110.19 × 40,110.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,998.63x = 1,608,827,141.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,608,827,141.29/24,998.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,356.63
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