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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,304 and 22,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,304 and 22,251 is: 48,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304 : 22,251 = 22,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304/22,251 = 22,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304x = 22,251 × 22,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304x = 495,107,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,107,001/10,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,049.98

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