Finding the Third Proportional to 11,198 and 24,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,198 and 24,131 is: 52,000.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,198 : 24,131 = 24,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,198/24,131 = 24,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,198x = 24,131 × 24,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,198x = 582,305,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,305,161/11,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,000.82
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