Finding the Third Proportional to 11,518 and 25,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,518 and 25,202 is: 55,143.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,518 : 25,202 = 25,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,518/25,202 = 25,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,518x = 25,202 × 25,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,518x = 635,140,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,140,804/11,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,143.32
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