Finding the Third Proportional to 24,362 and 50,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,362 and 50,452 is: 104,482.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,362 : 50,452 = 50,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,362/50,452 = 50,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,362x = 50,452 × 50,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,362x = 2,545,404,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,545,404,304/24,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,482.57
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