Finding the Third Proportional to 11,034 and 24,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,034 and 24,372 is: 53,833.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,034 : 24,372 = 24,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,034/24,372 = 24,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,034x = 24,372 × 24,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,034x = 593,994,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,994,384/11,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,833.10
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