Finding the Third Proportional to 24,615 and 54,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,615 and 54,153 is: 119,136.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,615 : 54,153 = 54,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,615/54,153 = 54,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,615x = 54,153 × 54,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,615x = 2,932,547,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,932,547,409/24,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,136.60
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