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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,043 and 24,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,043 and 24,030 is: 52,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,043 : 24,030 = 24,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,043/24,030 = 24,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,043x = 24,030 × 24,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,043x = 577,440,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,440,900/11,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,290.22

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