Finding the Third Proportional to 11,460 and 24,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,460 and 24,850 is: 53,885.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,460 : 24,850 = 24,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,460/24,850 = 24,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,460x = 24,850 × 24,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,460x = 617,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,522,500/11,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,885.03
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