Finding the Third Proportional to 24,629 and 52,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,629 and 52,759 is: 113,017.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,629 : 52,759 = 52,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,629/52,759 = 52,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,629x = 52,759 × 52,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,629x = 2,783,512,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,512,081/24,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,017.67
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