Finding the Third Proportional to 24,622 and 54,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,622 and 54,165 is: 119,155.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,622 : 54,165 = 54,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,622/54,165 = 54,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,622x = 54,165 × 54,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,622x = 2,933,847,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,933,847,225/24,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,155.52
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