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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,289 and 22,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,289 and 22,180 is: 47,813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289 : 22,180 = 22,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289/22,180 = 22,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289x = 22,180 × 22,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289x = 491,952,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,952,400/10,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,813.43

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