Finding the Third Proportional to 24,764 and 50,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,764 and 50,488 is: 102,933.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,764 : 50,488 = 50,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,764/50,488 = 50,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,764x = 50,488 × 50,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,764x = 2,549,038,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,549,038,144/24,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,933.22
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