Finding the Third Proportional to 24,090 and 52,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,090 and 52,716 is: 115,358.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,090 : 52,716 = 52,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,090/52,716 = 52,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,090x = 52,716 × 52,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,090x = 2,778,976,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,778,976,656/24,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,358.10
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