Finding the Third Proportional to 24,948 and 57,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,948 and 57,762 is: 133,736.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,948 : 57,762 = 57,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,948/57,762 = 57,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,948x = 57,762 × 57,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,948x = 3,336,448,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,336,448,644/24,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,736.12
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