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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,791 and 23,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,791 and 23,580 is: 51,525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791 : 23,580 = 23,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791/23,580 = 23,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791x = 23,580 × 23,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791x = 556,016,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,016,400/10,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,525.94

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