Finding the Third Proportional to 11,166 and 24,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,166 and 24,060 is: 51,843.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,166 : 24,060 = 24,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,166/24,060 = 24,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,166x = 24,060 × 24,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,166x = 578,883,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,883,600/11,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,843.42
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