Finding the Third Proportional to 24,392 and 50,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,392 and 50,296 is: 103,709.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,392 : 50,296 = 50,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,392/50,296 = 50,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,392x = 50,296 × 50,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,392x = 2,529,687,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,529,687,616/24,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,709.73
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