Finding the Third Proportional to 11,202 and 24,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,202 and 24,588 is: 53,969.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,202 : 24,588 = 24,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,202/24,588 = 24,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,202x = 24,588 × 24,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,202x = 604,569,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,569,744/11,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,969.80
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