Finding the Third Proportional to 24,792 and 54,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,792 and 54,498 is: 119,798.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,792 : 54,498 = 54,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,792/54,498 = 54,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,792x = 54,498 × 54,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,792x = 2,970,032,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,970,032,004/24,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,798.00
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