Finding the Third Proportional to 24,636 and 52,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,636 and 52,548 is: 112,083.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,636 : 52,548 = 52,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,636/52,548 = 52,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,636x = 52,548 × 52,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,636x = 2,761,292,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,761,292,304/24,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,083.63
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