Finding the Third Proportional to 11,346 and 24,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,346 and 24,780 is: 54,120.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,346 : 24,780 = 24,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,346/24,780 = 24,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,346x = 24,780 × 24,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,346x = 614,048,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,048,400/11,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,120.25
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