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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,607.63 and 20,947.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,607.63 and 20,947.13 is: 41,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.63 : 20,947.13 = 20,947.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.63/20,947.13 = 20,947.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.63x = 20,947.13 × 20,947.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.63x = 438,782,045.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,782,045.77/10,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,364.78

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