Finding the Third Proportional to 24,668 and 51,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,668 and 51,384 is: 107,034.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,668 : 51,384 = 51,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,668/51,384 = 51,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,668x = 51,384 × 51,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,668x = 2,640,315,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,640,315,456/24,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,034.03
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