Finding the Third Proportional to 11,374 and 24,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,374 and 24,204 is: 51,506.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,374 : 24,204 = 24,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,374/24,204 = 24,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,374x = 24,204 × 24,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,374x = 585,833,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,833,616/11,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,506.38
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