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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,332 and 24,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,332 and 24,844 is: 54,467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332 : 24,844 = 24,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332/24,844 = 24,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332x = 24,844 × 24,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332x = 617,224,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,224,336/11,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,467.38

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