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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,394.63 and 22,864.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,394.63 and 22,864.88 is: 50,295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.63 : 22,864.88 = 22,864.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.63/22,864.88 = 22,864.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.63x = 22,864.88 × 22,864.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.63x = 522,802,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,802,508.77/10,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,295.47

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