Finding the Third Proportional to 24,802 and 52,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,802 and 52,026 is: 109,132.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,802 : 52,026 = 52,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,802/52,026 = 52,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,802x = 52,026 × 52,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,802x = 2,706,704,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,706,704,676/24,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,132.52
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