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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,992 and 24,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,992 and 24,069 is: 52,703.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992 : 24,069 = 24,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992/24,069 = 24,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992x = 24,069 × 24,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992x = 579,316,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,316,761/10,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,703.49

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