Finding the Third Proportional to 24,414 and 52,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,414 and 52,284 is: 111,969.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,414 : 52,284 = 52,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,414/52,284 = 52,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,414x = 52,284 × 52,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,414x = 2,733,616,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,733,616,656/24,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,969.22
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