Finding the Third Proportional to 11,017 and 24,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,017 and 24,041 is: 52,461.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,017 : 24,041 = 24,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,017/24,041 = 24,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,017x = 24,041 × 24,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,017x = 577,969,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,969,681/11,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,461.62
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