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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,022 and 21,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,022 and 21,150 is: 44,634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022 : 21,150 = 21,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022/21,150 = 21,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022x = 21,150 × 21,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022x = 447,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,322,500/10,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,634.06

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