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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,361 and 24,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,361 and 24,451 is: 52,623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361 : 24,451 = 24,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361/24,451 = 24,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361x = 24,451 × 24,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361x = 597,851,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,851,401/11,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,623.13

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