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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,171.13 and 22,033.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,171.13 and 22,033.13 is: 47,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.13 : 22,033.13 = 22,033.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.13/22,033.13 = 22,033.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.13x = 22,033.13 × 22,033.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.13x = 485,458,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,458,597.27/10,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,729.10

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