Finding the Third Proportional to 24,822 and 53,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,822 and 53,148 is: 113,798.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,822 : 53,148 = 53,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,822/53,148 = 53,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,822x = 53,148 × 53,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,822x = 2,824,709,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,824,709,904/24,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,798.64
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