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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,060 and 24,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,060 and 24,190 is: 52,907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060 : 24,190 = 24,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060/24,190 = 24,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060x = 24,190 × 24,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060x = 585,156,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,156,100/11,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,907.42

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