Finding the Third Proportional to 10,302 and 24,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,302 and 24,699 is: 59,215.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,302 : 24,699 = 24,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,302/24,699 = 24,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,302x = 24,699 × 24,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,302x = 610,040,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,040,601/10,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,215.74
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