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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,659 and 23,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,659 and 23,190 is: 50,452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659 : 23,190 = 23,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659/23,190 = 23,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659x = 23,190 × 23,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659x = 537,776,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,776,100/10,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,452.77

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