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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,030 and 33,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,030 and 33,560 is: 51,124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,030 : 33,560 = 33,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,030/33,560 = 33,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,030x = 33,560 × 33,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,030x = 1,126,273,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,273,600/22,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,124.54

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