Finding the Third Proportional to 24,828 and 53,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,828 and 53,210 is: 114,036.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,828 : 53,210 = 53,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,828/53,210 = 53,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,828x = 53,210 × 53,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,828x = 2,831,304,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,831,304,100/24,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,036.74
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