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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,752 and 22,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,752 and 22,200 is: 45,837.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752 : 22,200 = 22,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752/22,200 = 22,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752x = 22,200 × 22,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752x = 492,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,840,000/10,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,837.05

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