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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,350 and 22,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,350 and 22,340 is: 48,219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350 : 22,340 = 22,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350/22,340 = 22,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350x = 22,340 × 22,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350x = 499,075,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,075,600/10,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,219.86

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