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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,289.94 and 22,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,289.94 and 22,114 is: 47,524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.94 : 22,114 = 22,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.94/22,114 = 22,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.94x = 22,114 × 22,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.94x = 489,028,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,028,996/10,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,524.97

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