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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,356 and 22,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,356 and 22,360 is: 48,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356 : 22,360 = 22,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356/22,360 = 22,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356x = 22,360 × 22,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356x = 499,969,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,969,600/10,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,278.25

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