Finding the Third Proportional to 11,234 and 24,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,234 and 24,396 is: 52,978.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,234 : 24,396 = 24,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,234/24,396 = 24,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,234x = 24,396 × 24,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,234x = 595,164,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,164,816/11,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,978.89
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