Finding the Third Proportional to 11,342 and 24,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,342 and 24,136 is: 51,361.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,342 : 24,136 = 24,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,342/24,136 = 24,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,342x = 24,136 × 24,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,342x = 582,546,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,546,496/11,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,361.88
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