Finding the Third Proportional to 24,819 and 54,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,819 and 54,006 is: 117,516.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,819 : 54,006 = 54,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,819/54,006 = 54,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,819x = 54,006 × 54,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,819x = 2,916,648,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,916,648,036/24,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,516.74
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