Finding the Third Proportional to 24,406 and 52,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,406 and 52,574 is: 113,251.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,406 : 52,574 = 52,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,406/52,574 = 52,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,406x = 52,574 × 52,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,406x = 2,764,025,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,764,025,476/24,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,251.88
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