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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,230 and 24,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,230 and 24,333 is: 57,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230 : 24,333 = 24,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230/24,333 = 24,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230x = 24,333 × 24,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230x = 592,094,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,094,889/10,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,878.29

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