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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,326 and 22,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,326 and 22,977 is: 46,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,326 : 22,977 = 22,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,326/22,977 = 22,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,326x = 22,977 × 22,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,326x = 527,942,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,942,529/11,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,613.33

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