Finding the Third Proportional to 24,885 and 54,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,885 and 54,624 is: 119,902.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,885 : 54,624 = 54,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,885/54,624 = 54,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,885x = 54,624 × 54,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,885x = 2,983,781,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,983,781,376/24,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,902.81
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