Finding the Third Proportional to 24,192 and 50,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,192 and 50,328 is: 104,700.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,192 : 50,328 = 50,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,192/50,328 = 50,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,192x = 50,328 × 50,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,192x = 2,532,907,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,532,907,584/24,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,700.21
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