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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,657 and 23,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,657 and 23,221 is: 50,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657 : 23,221 = 23,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657/23,221 = 23,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657x = 23,221 × 23,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657x = 539,214,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,214,841/10,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,597.25

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