Finding the Third Proportional to 23,824 and 53,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,824 and 53,719 is: 121,127.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,824 : 53,719 = 53,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,824/53,719 = 53,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,824x = 53,719 × 53,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,824x = 2,885,730,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,885,730,961/23,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,127.06
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