Finding the Third Proportional to 11,260 and 24,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,260 and 24,250 is: 52,225.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,260 : 24,250 = 24,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,260/24,250 = 24,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,260x = 24,250 × 24,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,260x = 588,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,062,500/11,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,225.80
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