Finding the Third Proportional to 11,102 and 24,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,102 and 24,262 is: 53,021.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,102 : 24,262 = 24,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,102/24,262 = 24,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,102x = 24,262 × 24,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,102x = 588,644,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,644,644/11,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,021.50
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