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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,607.44 and 22,086.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,607.44 and 22,086.94 is: 45,989.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.44 : 22,086.94 = 22,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.44/22,086.94 = 22,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.44x = 22,086.94 × 22,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.44x = 487,832,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,832,808.13/10,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,989.69

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