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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,374 and 24,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,374 and 24,691 is: 53,599.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,374 : 24,691 = 24,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,374/24,691 = 24,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,374x = 24,691 × 24,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,374x = 609,645,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,645,481/11,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,599.92

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