Finding the Third Proportional to 11,339 and 24,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,339 and 24,916 is: 54,749.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,339 : 24,916 = 24,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,339/24,916 = 24,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,339x = 24,916 × 24,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,339x = 620,807,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,807,056/11,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,749.72
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