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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,580.63 and 22,754.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,580.63 and 22,754.25 is: 48,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.63 : 22,754.25 = 22,754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.63/22,754.25 = 22,754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.63x = 22,754.25 × 22,754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.63x = 517,755,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,755,893.06/10,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,934.34

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