Finding the Third Proportional to 24,070 and 57,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,070 and 57,983 is: 139,677.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,070 : 57,983 = 57,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,070/57,983 = 57,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,070x = 57,983 × 57,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,070x = 3,362,028,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,362,028,289/24,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,677.12
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