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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,759 and 23,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,759 and 23,305 is: 50,480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759 : 23,305 = 23,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759/23,305 = 23,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759x = 23,305 × 23,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759x = 543,123,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,123,025/10,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,480.81

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