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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,774 and 22,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,774 and 22,530 is: 47,113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774 : 22,530 = 22,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774/22,530 = 22,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774x = 22,530 × 22,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774x = 507,600,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,600,900/10,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,113.50

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