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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,206 and 22,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,206 and 22,235 is: 48,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206 : 22,235 = 22,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206/22,235 = 22,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206x = 22,235 × 22,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206x = 494,395,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,395,225/10,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,441.63

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