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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,371 and 22,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,371 and 22,224 is: 47,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371 : 22,224 = 22,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371/22,224 = 22,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371x = 22,224 × 22,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371x = 493,906,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,906,176/10,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,623.78

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