Finding the Third Proportional to 24,908 and 53,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,908 and 53,108 is: 113,235.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,908 : 53,108 = 53,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,908/53,108 = 53,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,908x = 53,108 × 53,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,908x = 2,820,459,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,820,459,664/24,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,235.09
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