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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,863 and 24,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,863 and 24,075 is: 53,355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863 : 24,075 = 24,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863/24,075 = 24,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863x = 24,075 × 24,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863x = 579,605,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,605,625/10,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,355.94

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