Finding the Third Proportional to 24,350 and 52,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,350 and 52,156 is: 111,714.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,350 : 52,156 = 52,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,350/52,156 = 52,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,350x = 52,156 × 52,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,350x = 2,720,248,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,720,248,336/24,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,714.51
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