Finding the Third Proportional to 11,408 and 24,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,408 and 24,994 is: 54,759.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,408 : 24,994 = 24,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,408/24,994 = 24,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,408x = 24,994 × 24,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,408x = 624,700,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,700,036/11,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,759.82
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