Finding the Third Proportional to 24,805 and 58,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,805 and 58,543 is: 138,169.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,805 : 58,543 = 58,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,805/58,543 = 58,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,805x = 58,543 × 58,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,805x = 3,427,282,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,427,282,849/24,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,169.03
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