Finding the Third Proportional to 11,612 and 24,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,612 and 24,604 is: 52,132.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,612 : 24,604 = 24,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,612/24,604 = 24,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,612x = 24,604 × 24,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,612x = 605,356,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,356,816/11,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,132.00
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