Finding the Third Proportional to 10,418 and 22,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,418 and 22,742 is: 49,644.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,418 : 22,742 = 22,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,418/22,742 = 22,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,418x = 22,742 × 22,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,418x = 517,198,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,198,564/10,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,644.71
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