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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,553.94 and 23,066.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,553.94 and 23,066.44 is: 62,200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.94 : 23,066.44 = 23,066.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.94/23,066.44 = 23,066.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.94x = 23,066.44 × 23,066.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.94x = 532,060,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,060,538.94/8,553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,200.66

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