Finding the Third Proportional to 24,930 and 54,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,930 and 54,553 is: 119,375.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,930 : 54,553 = 54,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,930/54,553 = 54,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,930x = 54,553 × 54,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,930x = 2,976,029,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,976,029,809/24,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,375.44
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