Finding the Third Proportional to 24,992 and 52,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,992 and 52,772 is: 111,431.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,992 : 52,772 = 52,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,992/52,772 = 52,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,992x = 52,772 × 52,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,992x = 2,784,883,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,784,883,984/24,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,431.02
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