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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,441.97 and 22,960.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,441.97 and 22,960.97 is: 50,489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.97 : 22,960.97 = 22,960.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.97/22,960.97 = 22,960.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.97x = 22,960.97 × 22,960.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.97x = 527,206,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,206,085.94/10,441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,489.15

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