Finding the Third Proportional to 10,518 and 24,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,518 and 24,351 is: 56,376.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,518 : 24,351 = 24,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,518/24,351 = 24,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,518x = 24,351 × 24,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,518x = 592,971,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,971,201/10,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,376.80
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