Finding the Third Proportional to 24,762 and 54,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,762 and 54,202 is: 118,643.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,762 : 54,202 = 54,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,762/54,202 = 54,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,762x = 54,202 × 54,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,762x = 2,937,856,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,937,856,804/24,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,643.76
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