Finding the Third Proportional to 11,379 and 23,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,379 and 23,542 is: 48,706.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,379 : 23,542 = 23,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,379/23,542 = 23,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,379x = 23,542 × 23,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,379x = 554,225,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,225,764/11,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,706.02
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