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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,784 and 23,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,784 and 23,270 is: 50,212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,784 : 23,270 = 23,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,784/23,270 = 23,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,784x = 23,270 × 23,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,784x = 541,492,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,492,900/10,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,212.62

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