Finding the Third Proportional to 24,750 and 53,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,750 and 53,330 is: 114,912.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,750 : 53,330 = 53,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,750/53,330 = 53,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,750x = 53,330 × 53,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,750x = 2,844,088,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,844,088,900/24,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,912.68
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