Finding the Third Proportional to 24,014 and 52,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,014 and 52,360 is: 114,165.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,014 : 52,360 = 52,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,014/52,360 = 52,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,014x = 52,360 × 52,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,014x = 2,741,569,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,741,569,600/24,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,165.47
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