Finding the Third Proportional to 24,552 and 53,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,552 and 53,028 is: 114,531.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,552 : 53,028 = 53,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,552/53,028 = 53,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,552x = 53,028 × 53,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,552x = 2,811,968,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,968,784/24,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,531.15
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