Finding the Third Proportional to 24,369 and 53,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,369 and 53,301 is: 116,582.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,369 : 53,301 = 53,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,369/53,301 = 53,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,369x = 53,301 × 53,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,369x = 2,840,996,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,840,996,601/24,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,582.40
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