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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,905 and 22,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,905 and 22,730 is: 43,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,905 : 22,730 = 22,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,905/22,730 = 22,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,905x = 22,730 × 22,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,905x = 516,652,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,652,900/11,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,397.98

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