Finding the Third Proportional to 10,306 and 22,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,306 and 22,254 is: 48,053.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,306 : 22,254 = 22,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,306/22,254 = 22,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,306x = 22,254 × 22,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,306x = 495,240,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,240,516/10,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,053.61
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