Finding the Third Proportional to 11,205 and 24,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,205 and 24,138 is: 51,998.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,205 : 24,138 = 24,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,205/24,138 = 24,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,205x = 24,138 × 24,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,205x = 582,643,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,643,044/11,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,998.49
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