Finding the Third Proportional to 24,889 and 52,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,889 and 52,586 is: 111,104.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,889 : 52,586 = 52,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,889/52,586 = 52,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,889x = 52,586 × 52,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,889x = 2,765,287,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,765,287,396/24,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,104.80
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