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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,425 and 22,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,425 and 22,926 is: 50,417.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425 : 22,926 = 22,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425/22,926 = 22,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425x = 22,926 × 22,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425x = 525,601,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,601,476/10,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,417.41

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