Finding the Third Proportional to 11,966 and 24,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,966 and 24,530 is: 50,285.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,966 : 24,530 = 24,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,966/24,530 = 24,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,966x = 24,530 × 24,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,966x = 601,720,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,720,900/11,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,285.89
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