Finding the Third Proportional to 24,333 and 52,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,333 and 52,550 is: 113,487.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,333 : 52,550 = 52,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,333/52,550 = 52,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,333x = 52,550 × 52,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,333x = 2,761,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,761,502,500/24,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,487.96
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