Finding the Third Proportional to 24,746 and 50,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,746 and 50,354 is: 102,462.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,746 : 50,354 = 50,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,746/50,354 = 50,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,746x = 50,354 × 50,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,746x = 2,535,525,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,535,525,316/24,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,462.03
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