Finding the Third Proportional to 11,294 and 24,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,294 and 24,157 is: 51,669.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,294 : 24,157 = 24,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,294/24,157 = 24,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,294x = 24,157 × 24,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,294x = 583,560,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,560,649/11,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,669.97
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