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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,279.50 and 22,159.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,279.50 and 22,159.50 is: 47,769.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.50 : 22,159.50 = 22,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.50/22,159.50 = 22,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.50x = 22,159.50 × 22,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.50x = 491,043,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,043,440.25/10,279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,769.20

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