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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,668 and 23,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,668 and 23,200 is: 50,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668 : 23,200 = 23,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668/23,200 = 23,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668x = 23,200 × 23,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668x = 538,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,240,000/10,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,453.69

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