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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,762 and 24,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,762 and 24,044 is: 53,718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762 : 24,044 = 24,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762/24,044 = 24,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762x = 24,044 × 24,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762x = 578,113,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,113,936/10,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,718.08

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