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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,344 and 22,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,344 and 22,044 is: 46,977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344 : 22,044 = 22,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344/22,044 = 22,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344x = 22,044 × 22,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344x = 485,937,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,937,936/10,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,977.76

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