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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368 : 24,315 = 24,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368/24,315 = 24,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368x = 24,315 × 24,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368x = 591,219,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,219,225/11,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,007.32

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