Finding the Third Proportional to 11,952 and 24,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,952 and 24,498 is: 50,213.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,952 : 24,498 = 24,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,952/24,498 = 24,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,952x = 24,498 × 24,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,952x = 600,152,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,152,004/11,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,213.52
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