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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,206 and 21,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,206 and 21,334 is: 44,595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206 : 21,334 = 21,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206/21,334 = 21,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206x = 21,334 × 21,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206x = 455,139,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,139,556/10,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,595.29

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