Finding the Third Proportional to 24,626 and 50,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,626 and 50,704 is: 104,397.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,626 : 50,704 = 50,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,626/50,704 = 50,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,626x = 50,704 × 50,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,626x = 2,570,895,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,570,895,616/24,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,397.61
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