Finding the Third Proportional to 24,255 and 53,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,255 and 53,019 is: 115,894.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,255 : 53,019 = 53,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,255/53,019 = 53,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,255x = 53,019 × 53,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,255x = 2,811,014,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,014,361/24,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,894.22
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