Finding the Third Proportional to 24,450 and 46,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,450 and 46,954 is: 90,170.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,450 : 46,954 = 46,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,450/46,954 = 46,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,450x = 46,954 × 46,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,450x = 2,204,678,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,204,678,116/24,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,170.88
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