Finding the Third Proportional to 24,746 and 55,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,746 and 55,014 is: 122,304.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,746 : 55,014 = 55,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,746/55,014 = 55,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,746x = 55,014 × 55,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,746x = 3,026,540,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,026,540,196/24,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,304.22
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