Finding the Third Proportional to 11,242 and 24,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,242 and 24,644 is: 54,023.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,242 : 24,644 = 24,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,242/24,644 = 24,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,242x = 24,644 × 24,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,242x = 607,326,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,326,736/11,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,023.02
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