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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,128 and 23,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,128 and 23,930 is: 51,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,128 : 23,930 = 23,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,128/23,930 = 23,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,128x = 23,930 × 23,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,128x = 572,644,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,644,900/11,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,459.82

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