Finding the Third Proportional to 24,267 and 51,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,267 and 51,451 is: 109,086.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,267 : 51,451 = 51,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,267/51,451 = 51,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,267x = 51,451 × 51,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,267x = 2,647,205,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,647,205,401/24,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,086.64
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