Finding the Third Proportional to 24,348 and 53,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,348 and 53,070 is: 115,673.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,348 : 53,070 = 53,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,348/53,070 = 53,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,348x = 53,070 × 53,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,348x = 2,816,424,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,816,424,900/24,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,673.77
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