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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,242 and 22,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,242 and 22,874 is: 46,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,242 : 22,874 = 22,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,242/22,874 = 22,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,242x = 22,874 × 22,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,242x = 523,219,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,219,876/11,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,541.53

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