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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,254 and 24,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,254 and 24,758 is: 54,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254 : 24,758 = 24,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254/24,758 = 24,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254x = 24,758 × 24,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254x = 612,958,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,958,564/11,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,465.84

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