Finding the Third Proportional to 24,584 and 53,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,584 and 53,414 is: 116,053.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,584 : 53,414 = 53,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,584/53,414 = 53,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,584x = 53,414 × 53,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,584x = 2,853,055,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,853,055,396/24,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,053.34
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