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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,382 and 22,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,382 and 22,972 is: 50,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382 : 22,972 = 22,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382/22,972 = 22,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382x = 22,972 × 22,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382x = 527,712,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,712,784/10,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,829.59

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