Finding the Third Proportional to 24,995.75 and 52,801.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,995.75 and 52,801.75 is: 111,539.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,995.75 : 52,801.75 = 52,801.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,995.75/52,801.75 = 52,801.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,995.75x = 52,801.75 × 52,801.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,995.75x = 2,788,024,803.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,788,024,803.06/24,995.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,539.95
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