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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,356 and 24,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,356 and 24,350 is: 52,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,356 : 24,350 = 24,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,356/24,350 = 24,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,356x = 24,350 × 24,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,356x = 592,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,922,500/11,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,212.27

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