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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,451.13 and 22,504.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,451.13 and 22,504.50 is: 27,448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,451.13 : 22,504.50 = 22,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,451.13/22,504.50 = 22,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,451.13x = 22,504.50 × 22,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,451.13x = 506,452,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,452,520.25/18,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,448.33

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