Finding the Third Proportional to 24,544 and 53,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,544 and 53,384 is: 116,111.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,544 : 53,384 = 53,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,544/53,384 = 53,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,544x = 53,384 × 53,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,544x = 2,849,851,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,849,851,456/24,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,111.94
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