Finding the Third Proportional to 24,305 and 53,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,305 and 53,182 is: 116,368.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,305 : 53,182 = 53,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,305/53,182 = 53,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,305x = 53,182 × 53,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,305x = 2,828,325,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,828,325,124/24,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,368.04
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