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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,997 and 23,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,997 and 23,074 is: 48,414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997 : 23,074 = 23,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997/23,074 = 23,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997x = 23,074 × 23,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997x = 532,409,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,409,476/10,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,414.07

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