Finding the Third Proportional to 24,306.75 and 50,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,306.75 and 50,301 is: 104,094.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,306.75 : 50,301 = 50,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,306.75/50,301 = 50,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,306.75x = 50,301 × 50,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,306.75x = 2,530,190,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,530,190,601/24,306.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,094.15
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