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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,806 and 23,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,806 and 23,109 is: 49,419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806 : 23,109 = 23,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806/23,109 = 23,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806x = 23,109 × 23,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806x = 534,025,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,025,881/10,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,419.39

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