Finding the Third Proportional to 24,972 and 54,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,972 and 54,972 is: 121,012.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,972 : 54,972 = 54,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,972/54,972 = 54,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,972x = 54,972 × 54,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,972x = 3,021,920,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,021,920,784/24,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,012.37
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