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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,612.25 and 22,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,612.25 and 22,855 is: 49,221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,612.25 : 22,855 = 22,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,612.25/22,855 = 22,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,612.25x = 22,855 × 22,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,612.25x = 522,351,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,351,025/10,612.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,221.52

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