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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,033.25 and 21,361.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,033.25 and 21,361.75 is: 45,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.25 : 21,361.75 = 21,361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.25/21,361.75 = 21,361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.25x = 21,361.75 × 21,361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.25x = 456,324,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,324,363.06/10,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,481.21

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