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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,221.75 and 22,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,221.75 and 22,797 is: 50,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.75 : 22,797 = 22,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.75/22,797 = 22,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.75x = 22,797 × 22,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.75x = 519,703,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,703,209/10,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,842.88

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