Finding the Third Proportional to 24,664 and 48,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,664 and 48,098 is: 93,797.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,664 : 48,098 = 48,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,664/48,098 = 48,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,664x = 48,098 × 48,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,664x = 2,313,417,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,313,417,604/24,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,797.34
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