Finding the Third Proportional to 11,320 and 24,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,320 and 24,800 is: 54,332.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,320 : 24,800 = 24,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,320/24,800 = 24,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,320x = 24,800 × 24,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,320x = 615,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 615,040,000/11,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,332.16
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