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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,035 and 46,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,035 and 46,224 is: 96,966.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035 : 46,224 = 46,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035/46,224 = 46,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035x = 46,224 × 46,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035x = 2,136,658,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,658,176/22,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,966.56

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