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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,845 and 23,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,845 and 23,675 is: 51,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845 : 23,675 = 23,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845/23,675 = 23,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845x = 23,675 × 23,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845x = 560,505,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,505,625/10,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,683.32

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