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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,964 and 23,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,964 and 23,790 is: 51,620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964 : 23,790 = 23,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964/23,790 = 23,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964x = 23,790 × 23,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964x = 565,964,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,964,100/10,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,620.22

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