Finding the Third Proportional to 24,650 and 52,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,650 and 52,708 is: 112,703.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,650 : 52,708 = 52,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,650/52,708 = 52,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,650x = 52,708 × 52,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,650x = 2,778,133,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,778,133,264/24,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,703.18
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