Finding the Third Proportional to 24,964 and 54,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,964 and 54,617 is: 119,492.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,964 : 54,617 = 54,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,964/54,617 = 54,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,964x = 54,617 × 54,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,964x = 2,983,016,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,983,016,689/24,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,492.74
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