Finding the Third Proportional to 11,248 and 24,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,248 and 24,223 is: 52,165.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,248 : 24,223 = 24,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,248/24,223 = 24,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,248x = 24,223 × 24,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,248x = 586,753,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,753,729/11,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,165.16
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