Finding the Third Proportional to 11,670 and 24,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,670 and 24,960 is: 53,384.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,670 : 24,960 = 24,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,670/24,960 = 24,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,670x = 24,960 × 24,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,670x = 623,001,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,001,600/11,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,384.88
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