Finding the Third Proportional to 24,783 and 53,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,783 and 53,022 is: 113,437.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,783 : 53,022 = 53,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,783/53,022 = 53,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,783x = 53,022 × 53,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,783x = 2,811,332,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,332,484/24,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,437.94
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