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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,807 and 23,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,807 and 23,150 is: 49,590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807 : 23,150 = 23,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807/23,150 = 23,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807x = 23,150 × 23,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807x = 535,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,922,500/10,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,590.31

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