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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,261.13 and 22,125.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,261.13 and 22,125.38 is: 47,707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.13 : 22,125.38 = 22,125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.13/22,125.38 = 22,125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.13x = 22,125.38 × 22,125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.13x = 489,532,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,532,218.89/10,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,707.46

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