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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,672 and 22,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,672 and 22,925 is: 49,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672 : 22,925 = 22,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672/22,925 = 22,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672x = 22,925 × 22,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672x = 525,555,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,555,625/10,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,246.22

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