Finding the Third Proportional to 24,940 and 54,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,940 and 54,800 is: 120,410.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,940 : 54,800 = 54,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,940/54,800 = 54,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,940x = 54,800 × 54,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,940x = 3,003,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,003,040,000/24,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,410.59
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