Finding the Third Proportional to 24,624 and 53,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,624 and 53,370 is: 115,674.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,624 : 53,370 = 53,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,624/53,370 = 53,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,624x = 53,370 × 53,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,624x = 2,848,356,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,848,356,900/24,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,674.01
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