Finding the Third Proportional to 11,986 and 24,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,986 and 24,558 is: 50,316.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,986 : 24,558 = 24,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,986/24,558 = 24,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,986x = 24,558 × 24,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,986x = 603,095,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,095,364/11,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,316.65
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