Finding the Third Proportional to 11,556 and 24,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,556 and 24,552 is: 52,163.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,556 : 24,552 = 24,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,556/24,552 = 24,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,556x = 24,552 × 24,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,556x = 602,800,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,800,704/11,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,163.44
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