Finding the Third Proportional to 24,822 and 48,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,822 and 48,398 is: 94,366.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,822 : 48,398 = 48,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,822/48,398 = 48,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,822x = 48,398 × 48,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,822x = 2,342,366,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,342,366,404/24,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,366.55
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