Finding the Third Proportional to 11,772 and 24,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,772 and 24,501 is: 50,993.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,772 : 24,501 = 24,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,772/24,501 = 24,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,772x = 24,501 × 24,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,772x = 600,299,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,299,001/11,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,993.80
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