Finding the Third Proportional to 24,692 and 51,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,692 and 51,028 is: 105,453.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,692 : 51,028 = 51,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,692/51,028 = 51,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,692x = 51,028 × 51,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,692x = 2,603,856,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,603,856,784/24,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,453.46
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