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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,384 and 22,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,384 and 22,225 is: 47,568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384 : 22,225 = 22,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384/22,225 = 22,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384x = 22,225 × 22,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384x = 493,950,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,950,625/10,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,568.43

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