Finding the Third Proportional to 10,944 and 24,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,944 and 24,192 is: 53,477.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,944 : 24,192 = 24,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,944/24,192 = 24,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,944x = 24,192 × 24,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,944x = 585,252,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,252,864/10,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,477.05
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