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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,537.91 and 22,050.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,537.91 and 22,050.14 is: 46,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.91 : 22,050.14 = 22,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.91/22,050.14 = 22,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.91x = 22,050.14 × 22,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.91x = 486,208,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,208,701.58/10,537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,139.01

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