Finding the Third Proportional to 11,372.63 and 24,558.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,372.63 and 24,558.75 is: 53,033.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,372.63 : 24,558.75 = 24,558.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,372.63/24,558.75 = 24,558.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,372.63x = 24,558.75 × 24,558.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,372.63x = 603,132,201.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,132,201.56/11,372.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,033.68
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