Finding the Third Proportional to 24,904 and 54,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,904 and 54,016 is: 117,159.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,904 : 54,016 = 54,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,904/54,016 = 54,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,904x = 54,016 × 54,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,904x = 2,917,728,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,917,728,256/24,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,159.02
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