Finding the Third Proportional to 24,752 and 51,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,752 and 51,544 is: 107,336.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,752 : 51,544 = 51,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,752/51,544 = 51,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,752x = 51,544 × 51,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,752x = 2,656,783,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,656,783,936/24,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,336.13
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