Finding the Third Proportional to 11,112 and 23,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,112 and 23,754 is: 50,778.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,112 : 23,754 = 23,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,112/23,754 = 23,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,112x = 23,754 × 23,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,112x = 564,252,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,252,516/11,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,778.66
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