Finding the Third Proportional to 24,240,879 and 52,327,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,240,879 and 52,327,597 is: 112,957,018.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,240,879 : 52,327,597 = 52,327,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,240,879/52,327,597 = 52,327,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,240,879x = 52,327,597 × 52,327,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,240,879x = 2,738,177,407,794,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,738,177,407,794,409/24,240,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,957,018.09
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