Finding the Third Proportional to 24,408 and 50,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,408 and 50,760 is: 105,562.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,408 : 50,760 = 50,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,408/50,760 = 50,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,408x = 50,760 × 50,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,408x = 2,576,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,576,577,600/24,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,562.83
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