Finding the Third Proportional to 10,426 and 22,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,426 and 22,482 is: 48,478.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,426 : 22,482 = 22,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,426/22,482 = 22,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,426x = 22,482 × 22,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,426x = 505,440,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,440,324/10,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,478.83
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