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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,094 and 23,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,094 and 23,820 is: 51,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,094 : 23,820 = 23,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,094/23,820 = 23,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,094x = 23,820 × 23,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,094x = 567,392,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,392,400/11,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,144.08

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