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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,666 and 23,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,666 and 23,273 is: 50,781.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666 : 23,273 = 23,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666/23,273 = 23,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666x = 23,273 × 23,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666x = 541,632,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,632,529/10,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,781.22

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