Finding the Third Proportional to 11,325 and 24,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,325 and 24,836 is: 54,465.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,325 : 24,836 = 24,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,325/24,836 = 24,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,325x = 24,836 × 24,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,325x = 616,826,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,826,896/11,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,465.95
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