Finding the Third Proportional to 11,386 and 24,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,386 and 24,956 is: 54,698.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,386 : 24,956 = 24,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,386/24,956 = 24,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,386x = 24,956 × 24,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,386x = 622,801,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,801,936/11,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,698.92
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