Finding the Third Proportional to 24,660 and 53,933.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,660 and 53,933.63 is: 117,957.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,660 : 53,933.63 = 53,933.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,660/53,933.63 = 53,933.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,660x = 53,933.63 × 53,933.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,660x = 2,908,835,905.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,908,835,905.64/24,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,957.66
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