Finding the Third Proportional to 24,691.50 and 53,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,691.50 and 53,244 is: 114,813.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,691.50 : 53,244 = 53,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,691.50/53,244 = 53,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,691.50x = 53,244 × 53,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,691.50x = 2,834,923,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,834,923,536/24,691.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,813.74
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