Finding the Third Proportional to 23,888 and 52,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,888 and 52,304 is: 114,522.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,888 : 52,304 = 52,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,888/52,304 = 52,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,888x = 52,304 × 52,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,888x = 2,735,708,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,735,708,416/23,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,522.29
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