Finding the Third Proportional to 10,348 and 22,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,348 and 22,424 is: 48,592.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,348 : 22,424 = 22,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,348/22,424 = 22,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,348x = 22,424 × 22,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,348x = 502,835,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,835,776/10,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,592.56
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