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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,862 and 22,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,862 and 22,298 is: 45,774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,862 : 22,298 = 22,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,862/22,298 = 22,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,862x = 22,298 × 22,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,862x = 497,200,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,200,804/10,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,774.33

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