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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,791 and 23,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,791 and 23,441 is: 50,920.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791 : 23,441 = 23,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791/23,441 = 23,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791x = 23,441 × 23,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791x = 549,480,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,480,481/10,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,920.26

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