Finding the Third Proportional to 24,365 and 53,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,365 and 53,293 is: 116,566.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,365 : 53,293 = 53,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,365/53,293 = 53,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,365x = 53,293 × 53,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,365x = 2,840,143,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,840,143,849/24,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,566.54
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