Finding the Third Proportional to 24,026 and 52,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,026 and 52,577 is: 115,056.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,026 : 52,577 = 52,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,026/52,577 = 52,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,026x = 52,577 × 52,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,026x = 2,764,340,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,764,340,929/24,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,056.23
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