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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,755 and 23,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,755 and 23,046 is: 49,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755 : 23,046 = 23,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755/23,046 = 23,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755x = 23,046 × 23,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755x = 531,118,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,118,116/10,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,383.37

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