Finding the Third Proportional to 11,322 and 24,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,322 and 24,264 is: 51,999.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,322 : 24,264 = 24,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,322/24,264 = 24,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,322x = 24,264 × 24,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,322x = 588,741,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,741,696/11,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,999.80
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