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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,673 and 24,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,673 and 24,966 is: 53,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,673 : 24,966 = 24,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,673/24,966 = 24,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,673x = 24,966 × 24,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,673x = 623,301,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,301,156/11,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,396.83

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