Finding the Third Proportional to 11,328 and 24,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,328 and 24,840 is: 54,469.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,328 : 24,840 = 24,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,328/24,840 = 24,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,328x = 24,840 × 24,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,328x = 617,025,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,025,600/11,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,469.07
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