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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,968 and 24,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,968 and 24,272 is: 53,713.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968 : 24,272 = 24,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968/24,272 = 24,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968x = 24,272 × 24,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968x = 589,129,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,129,984/10,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,713.53

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