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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,844 and 23,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,844 and 23,710 is: 51,841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844 : 23,710 = 23,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844/23,710 = 23,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844x = 23,710 × 23,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844x = 562,164,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,164,100/10,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,841.03

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