Finding the Third Proportional to 24,224 and 51,379.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,224 and 51,379.75 is: 108,977.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,224 : 51,379.75 = 51,379.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,224/51,379.75 = 51,379.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,224x = 51,379.75 × 51,379.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,224x = 2,639,878,710.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,639,878,710.06/24,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,977.82
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