Finding the Third Proportional to 24,744 and 52,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,744 and 52,248 is: 110,323.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,744 : 52,248 = 52,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,744/52,248 = 52,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,744x = 52,248 × 52,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,744x = 2,729,853,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,729,853,504/24,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,323.86
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