Finding the Third Proportional to 10,264 and 22,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,264 and 22,474 is: 49,208.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,264 : 22,474 = 22,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,264/22,474 = 22,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,264x = 22,474 × 22,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,264x = 505,080,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,080,676/10,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,208.95
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