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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,952 and 23,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,952 and 23,650 is: 51,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952 : 23,650 = 23,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952/23,650 = 23,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952x = 23,650 × 23,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952x = 559,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,322,500/10,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,070.35

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