Finding the Third Proportional to 10,930 and 23,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,930 and 23,912 is: 52,313.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,930 : 23,912 = 23,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,930/23,912 = 23,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,930x = 23,912 × 23,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,930x = 571,783,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,783,744/10,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,313.24
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