Finding the Third Proportional to 10,355 and 22,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,355 and 22,348 is: 48,231.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,355 : 22,348 = 22,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,355/22,348 = 22,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,355x = 22,348 × 22,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,355x = 499,433,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,433,104/10,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,231.11
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