Finding the Third Proportional to 10,506 and 22,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,506 and 22,416 is: 47,827.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,506 : 22,416 = 22,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,506/22,416 = 22,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,506x = 22,416 × 22,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,506x = 502,477,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,477,056/10,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,827.63
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