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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,592 and 23,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,592 and 23,130 is: 50,509.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592 : 23,130 = 23,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592/23,130 = 23,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592x = 23,130 × 23,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592x = 534,996,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,996,900/10,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,509.53

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