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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,090 and 24,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,090 and 24,250 is: 53,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,090 : 24,250 = 24,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,090/24,250 = 24,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,090x = 24,250 × 24,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,090x = 588,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,062,500/11,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,026.38

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