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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,149 and 22,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,149 and 22,011 is: 47,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149 : 22,011 = 22,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149/22,011 = 22,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149x = 22,011 × 22,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149x = 484,484,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,484,121/10,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,737.13

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