Finding the Third Proportional to 24,317 and 50,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,317 and 50,320 is: 104,128.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,317 : 50,320 = 50,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,317/50,320 = 50,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,317x = 50,320 × 50,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,317x = 2,532,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,532,102,400/24,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,128.90
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