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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,351 and 24,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,351 and 24,775 is: 54,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351 : 24,775 = 24,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351/24,775 = 24,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351x = 24,775 × 24,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351x = 613,800,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,800,625/11,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,074.59

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