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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,377 and 22,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,377 and 22,779 is: 50,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377 : 22,779 = 22,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377/22,779 = 22,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377x = 22,779 × 22,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377x = 518,882,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,882,841/10,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,003.16

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