Finding the Third Proportional to 24,674 and 54,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,674 and 54,270 is: 119,365.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,674 : 54,270 = 54,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,674/54,270 = 54,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,674x = 54,270 × 54,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,674x = 2,945,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,945,232,900/24,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,365.85
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