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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,947 and 22,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,947 and 22,673 is: 46,959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,947 : 22,673 = 22,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,947/22,673 = 22,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,947x = 22,673 × 22,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,947x = 514,064,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,064,929/10,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,959.43

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