Finding the Third Proportional to 24,854 and 54,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,854 and 54,433 is: 119,214.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,854 : 54,433 = 54,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,854/54,433 = 54,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,854x = 54,433 × 54,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,854x = 2,962,951,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,962,951,489/24,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,214.27
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