Finding the Third Proportional to 11,168 and 24,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,168 and 24,064 is: 51,851.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,168 : 24,064 = 24,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,168/24,064 = 24,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,168x = 24,064 × 24,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,168x = 579,076,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,076,096/11,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,851.37
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