Finding the Third Proportional to 10,244 and 22,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,244 and 22,204 is: 48,127.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,244 : 22,204 = 22,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,244/22,204 = 22,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,244x = 22,204 × 22,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,244x = 493,017,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,017,616/10,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,127.45
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