Finding the Third Proportional to 24,950 and 54,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,950 and 54,596 is: 119,467.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,950 : 54,596 = 54,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,950/54,596 = 54,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,950x = 54,596 × 54,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,950x = 2,980,723,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,980,723,216/24,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,467.86
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