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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,277.63 and 22,114.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,277.63 and 22,114.13 is: 47,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.63 : 22,114.13 = 22,114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.63/22,114.13 = 22,114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.63x = 22,114.13 × 22,114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.63x = 489,034,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,034,524.52/10,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,582.44

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