Finding the Third Proportional to 11,541 and 24,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,541 and 24,618 is: 52,512.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,541 : 24,618 = 24,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,541/24,618 = 24,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,541x = 24,618 × 24,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,541x = 606,045,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,045,924/11,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,512.43
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