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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,285.88 and 22,132.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,285.88 and 22,132.69 is: 47,624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.88 : 22,132.69 = 22,132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.88/22,132.69 = 22,132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.88x = 22,132.69 × 22,132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.88x = 489,855,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,855,855.97/10,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,624.13

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