Finding the Third Proportional to 11,508 and 25,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,508 and 25,473 is: 56,384.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,508 : 25,473 = 25,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,508/25,473 = 25,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,508x = 25,473 × 25,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,508x = 648,873,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,873,729/11,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,384.58
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