Finding the Third Proportional to 10,866 and 22,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,866 and 22,306 is: 45,790.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,866 : 22,306 = 22,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,866/22,306 = 22,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,866x = 22,306 × 22,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,866x = 497,557,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,557,636/10,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,790.32
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