Finding the Third Proportional to 24,162 and 51,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,162 and 51,228 is: 108,613.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,162 : 51,228 = 51,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,162/51,228 = 51,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,162x = 51,228 × 51,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,162x = 2,624,307,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,624,307,984/24,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,613.03
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