Finding the Third Proportional to 24,922 and 54,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,922 and 54,766 is: 120,348.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,922 : 54,766 = 54,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,922/54,766 = 54,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,922x = 54,766 × 54,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,922x = 2,999,314,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,999,314,756/24,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,348.08
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