Finding the Third Proportional to 24,422 and 52,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,422 and 52,004 is: 110,736.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,422 : 52,004 = 52,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,422/52,004 = 52,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,422x = 52,004 × 52,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,422x = 2,704,416,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,704,416,016/24,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,736.88
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