Finding the Third Proportional to 24,996 and 54,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,996 and 54,345 is: 118,154.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,996 : 54,345 = 54,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,996/54,345 = 54,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,996x = 54,345 × 54,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,996x = 2,953,379,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,953,379,025/24,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,154.07
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