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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,669 and 22,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,669 and 22,983 is: 49,509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669 : 22,983 = 22,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669/22,983 = 22,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669x = 22,983 × 22,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669x = 528,218,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,218,289/10,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,509.63

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