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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,630 and 24,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,630 and 24,703 is: 57,407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630 : 24,703 = 24,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630/24,703 = 24,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630x = 24,703 × 24,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630x = 610,238,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,238,209/10,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,407.17

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