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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,302 and 22,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,302 and 22,090 is: 43,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,302 : 22,090 = 22,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,302/22,090 = 22,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,302x = 22,090 × 22,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,302x = 487,968,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,968,100/11,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,175.38

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