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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,366.59 and 22,212.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,366.59 and 22,212.19 is: 47,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.59 : 22,212.19 = 22,212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.59/22,212.19 = 22,212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.59x = 22,212.19 × 22,212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.59x = 493,381,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,381,273.54/10,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,593.38

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