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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,964 and 24,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,964 and 24,011 is: 52,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964 : 24,011 = 24,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964/24,011 = 24,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964x = 24,011 × 24,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964x = 576,528,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,528,121/10,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,583.74

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