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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,350 and 24,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,350 and 24,244 is: 51,786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350 : 24,244 = 24,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350/24,244 = 24,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350x = 24,244 × 24,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350x = 587,771,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,771,536/11,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,786.04

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