Finding the Third Proportional to 11,322 and 24,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,322 and 24,858 is: 54,576.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,322 : 24,858 = 24,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,322/24,858 = 24,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,322x = 24,858 × 24,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,322x = 617,920,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,920,164/11,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,576.94
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