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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,168 and 22,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,168 and 22,278 is: 48,810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168 : 22,278 = 22,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168/22,278 = 22,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168x = 22,278 × 22,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168x = 496,309,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,309,284/10,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,810.91

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