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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,069 and 11,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,069 and 11,150 is: 24,526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069 : 11,150 = 11,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069/11,150 = 11,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069x = 11,150 × 11,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069x = 124,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,322,500/5,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.04

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