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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,791 and 22,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,791 and 22,869 is: 48,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791 : 22,869 = 22,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791/22,869 = 22,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791x = 22,869 × 22,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791x = 522,991,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,991,161/10,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,465.50

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