Finding the Third Proportional to 11,412 and 24,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,412 and 24,522 is: 52,692.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,412 : 24,522 = 24,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,412/24,522 = 24,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,412x = 24,522 × 24,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,412x = 601,328,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,328,484/11,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,692.65
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