Finding the Third Proportional to 24,756 and 55,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,756 and 55,028 is: 122,317.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,756 : 55,028 = 55,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,756/55,028 = 55,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,756x = 55,028 × 55,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,756x = 3,028,080,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,028,080,784/24,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,317.05
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