Finding the Third Proportional to 24,952 and 55,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,952 and 55,664 is: 124,177.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,952 : 55,664 = 55,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,952/55,664 = 55,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,952x = 55,664 × 55,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,952x = 3,098,480,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,098,480,896/24,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,177.66
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