Finding the Third Proportional to 24,823 and 53,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,823 and 53,201 is: 114,021.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,823 : 53,201 = 53,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,823/53,201 = 53,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,823x = 53,201 × 53,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,823x = 2,830,346,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,830,346,401/24,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,021.13
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