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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,265.06 and 22,217.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,265.06 and 22,217.06 is: 48,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.06 : 22,217.06 = 22,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.06/22,217.06 = 22,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.06x = 22,217.06 × 22,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.06x = 493,597,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,597,866.13/10,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,085.23

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