Finding the Third Proportional to 24,322 and 52,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,322 and 52,442 is: 113,073.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,322 : 52,442 = 52,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,322/52,442 = 52,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,322x = 52,442 × 52,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,322x = 2,750,163,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,750,163,364/24,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,073.08
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