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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,376 and 22,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,376 and 22,824 is: 45,792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376 : 22,824 = 22,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376/22,824 = 22,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376x = 22,824 × 22,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376x = 520,934,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,934,976/11,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,792.46

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