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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,661.63 and 22,006.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,661.63 and 22,006.69 is: 45,424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,661.63 : 22,006.69 = 22,006.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,661.63/22,006.69 = 22,006.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,661.63x = 22,006.69 × 22,006.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,661.63x = 484,294,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,294,294.72/10,661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,424.06

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