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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,053.50 and 22,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,053.50 and 22,755 is: 46,843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.50 : 22,755 = 22,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.50/22,755 = 22,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.50x = 22,755 × 22,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.50x = 517,790,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,790,025/11,053.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,843.99

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