Finding the Third Proportional to 24,480 and 56,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,480 and 56,160 is: 128,837.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,480 : 56,160 = 56,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,480/56,160 = 56,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,480x = 56,160 × 56,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,480x = 3,153,945,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,153,945,600/24,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,837.65
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