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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,932 and 24,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,932 and 24,210 is: 53,615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932 : 24,210 = 24,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932/24,210 = 24,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932x = 24,210 × 24,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932x = 586,124,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,124,100/10,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,615.45

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