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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,368 and 24,841

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,368 and 24,841 is: 54,281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368 : 24,841 = 24,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368/24,841 = 24,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368x = 24,841 × 24,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368x = 617,075,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,075,281/11,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,281.78

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