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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,014 and 23,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,014 and 23,675 is: 50,890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014 : 23,675 = 23,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014/23,675 = 23,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014x = 23,675 × 23,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014x = 560,505,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,505,625/11,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,890.29

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