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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,811.44 and 22,844.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,811.44 and 22,844.25 is: 31,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.44 : 22,844.25 = 22,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.44/22,844.25 = 22,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.44x = 22,844.25 × 22,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.44x = 521,859,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,859,758.06/16,811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,041.95

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