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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,026 and 33,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,026 and 33,555 is: 51,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026 : 33,555 = 33,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026/33,555 = 33,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026x = 33,555 × 33,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026x = 1,125,938,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,938,025/22,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,118.59

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