Finding the Third Proportional to 11,162 and 24,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,162 and 24,266 is: 52,753.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,162 : 24,266 = 24,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,162/24,266 = 24,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,162x = 24,266 × 24,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,162x = 588,838,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,838,756/11,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,753.88
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