Finding the Third Proportional to 24,680 and 52,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,680 and 52,816 is: 113,027.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,680 : 52,816 = 52,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,680/52,816 = 52,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,680x = 52,816 × 52,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,680x = 2,789,529,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,789,529,856/24,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,027.95
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