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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,658.63 and 45,760.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,658.63 and 45,760.50 is: 92,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.63 : 45,760.50 = 45,760.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.63/45,760.50 = 45,760.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.63x = 45,760.50 × 45,760.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.63x = 2,094,023,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,023,360.25/22,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,416.17

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