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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,031 and 22,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,031 and 22,650 is: 46,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031 : 22,650 = 22,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031/22,650 = 22,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031x = 22,650 × 22,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031x = 513,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,022,500/11,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,507.34

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