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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,852 and 23,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,852 and 23,348 is: 50,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852 : 23,348 = 23,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852/23,348 = 23,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852x = 23,348 × 23,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852x = 545,129,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,129,104/10,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,233.05

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