Finding the Third Proportional to 11,568 and 25,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,568 and 25,344 is: 55,525.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,568 : 25,344 = 25,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,568/25,344 = 25,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,568x = 25,344 × 25,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,568x = 642,318,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 642,318,336/11,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,525.44
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