Finding the Third Proportional to 24,518 and 52,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,518 and 52,925 is: 114,244.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,518 : 52,925 = 52,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,518/52,925 = 52,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,518x = 52,925 × 52,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,518x = 2,801,055,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,801,055,625/24,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,244.87
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