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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,911 and 23,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,911 and 23,280 is: 49,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,911 : 23,280 = 23,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,911/23,280 = 23,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,911x = 23,280 × 23,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,911x = 541,958,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,958,400/10,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,670.83

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