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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,363.50 and 45,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,363.50 and 45,699 is: 93,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,363.50 : 45,699 = 45,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,363.50/45,699 = 45,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,363.50x = 45,699 × 45,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,363.50x = 2,088,398,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,398,601/22,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,384.25

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