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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,056 and 22,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,056 and 22,760 is: 46,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056 : 22,760 = 22,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056/22,760 = 22,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056x = 22,760 × 22,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056x = 518,017,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,017,600/11,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,853.98

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