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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,858 and 22,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,858 and 22,445 is: 46,396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858 : 22,445 = 22,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858/22,445 = 22,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858x = 22,445 × 22,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858x = 503,778,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,778,025/10,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,396.94

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