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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,350 and 23,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,350 and 23,200 is: 47,422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350 : 23,200 = 23,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350/23,200 = 23,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350x = 23,200 × 23,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350x = 538,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,240,000/11,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,422.03

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