Finding the Third Proportional to 24,204 and 52,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,204 and 52,116 is: 112,216.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,204 : 52,116 = 52,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,204/52,116 = 52,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,204x = 52,116 × 52,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,204x = 2,716,077,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,716,077,456/24,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,216.06
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