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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,060 and 24,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,060 and 24,278 is: 53,293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060 : 24,278 = 24,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060/24,278 = 24,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060x = 24,278 × 24,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060x = 589,421,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,421,284/11,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,293.06

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