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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,222 and 25,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,222 and 25,362 is: 52,628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222 : 25,362 = 25,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222/25,362 = 25,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222x = 25,362 × 25,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222x = 643,231,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,231,044/12,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,628.95

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