Finding the Third Proportional to 10,324 and 22,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,324 and 22,304 is: 48,185.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,324 : 22,304 = 22,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,324/22,304 = 22,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,324x = 22,304 × 22,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,324x = 497,468,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,468,416/10,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,185.63
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