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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,955.91 and 32,493.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,955.91 and 32,493.66 is: 45,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.91 : 32,493.66 = 32,493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.91/32,493.66 = 32,493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.91x = 32,493.66 × 32,493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.91x = 1,055,837,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,837,696.49/22,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,994.16

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