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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,667 and 23,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,667 and 23,269 is: 50,759.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667 : 23,269 = 23,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667/23,269 = 23,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667x = 23,269 × 23,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667x = 541,446,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,446,361/10,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,759.01

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