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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,291 and 24,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,291 and 24,151 is: 51,658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,291 : 24,151 = 24,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,291/24,151 = 24,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,291x = 24,151 × 24,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,291x = 583,270,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,270,801/11,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,658.03

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