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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,832 and 23,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,832 and 23,302 is: 50,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832 : 23,302 = 23,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832/23,302 = 23,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832x = 23,302 × 23,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832x = 542,983,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,983,204/10,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,127.70

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