Finding the Third Proportional to 11,368 and 24,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,368 and 24,315 is: 52,007.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,368 : 24,315 = 24,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,368/24,315 = 24,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,368x = 24,315 × 24,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,368x = 591,219,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,219,225/11,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,007.32
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