Finding the Third Proportional to 24,741 and 54,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,741 and 54,153 is: 118,529.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,741 : 54,153 = 54,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,741/54,153 = 54,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,741x = 54,153 × 54,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,741x = 2,932,547,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,932,547,409/24,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,529.87
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