Finding the Third Proportional to 11,151 and 24,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,151 and 24,246 is: 52,718.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,151 : 24,246 = 24,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,151/24,246 = 24,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,151x = 24,246 × 24,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,151x = 587,868,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,868,516/11,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,718.91
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