Finding the Third Proportional to 24,068 and 50,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,068 and 50,322 is: 105,214.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,068 : 50,322 = 50,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,068/50,322 = 50,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,068x = 50,322 × 50,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,068x = 2,532,303,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,532,303,684/24,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,214.55
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