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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,247.63 and 22,236.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,247.63 and 22,236.75 is: 48,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.63 : 22,236.75 = 22,236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.63/22,236.75 = 22,236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.63x = 22,236.75 × 22,236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.63x = 494,473,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,473,050.56/10,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,252.45

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