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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,274 and 22,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,274 and 22,187 is: 47,913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274 : 22,187 = 22,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274/22,187 = 22,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274x = 22,187 × 22,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274x = 492,262,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,262,969/10,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,913.47

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