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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,101 and 24,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,101 and 24,150 is: 52,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,101 : 24,150 = 24,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,101/24,150 = 24,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,101x = 24,150 × 24,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,101x = 583,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,222,500/11,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,537.83

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