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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,512.94 and 52,113.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,512.94 and 52,113.38 is: 120,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.94 : 52,113.38 = 52,113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.94/52,113.38 = 52,113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.94x = 52,113.38 × 52,113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.94x = 2,715,803,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,803,853.89/22,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,633.03

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