Finding the Third Proportional to 11,642 and 24,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,642 and 24,664 is: 52,251.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,642 : 24,664 = 24,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,642/24,664 = 24,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,642x = 24,664 × 24,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,642x = 608,312,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,312,896/11,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,251.58
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