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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,953 and 23,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,953 and 23,755 is: 51,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,953 : 23,755 = 23,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,953/23,755 = 23,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,953x = 23,755 × 23,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,953x = 564,300,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,300,025/10,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,520.13

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