Finding the Third Proportional to 24,240 and 50,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,240 and 50,676 is: 105,942.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,240 : 50,676 = 50,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,240/50,676 = 50,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,240x = 50,676 × 50,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,240x = 2,568,056,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,568,056,976/24,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,942.94
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