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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,176 and 23,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,176 and 23,775 is: 55,547.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176 : 23,775 = 23,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176/23,775 = 23,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176x = 23,775 × 23,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176x = 565,250,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,250,625/10,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,547.43

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