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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,035.94 and 33,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,035.94 and 33,102 is: 49,725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.94 : 33,102 = 33,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.94/33,102 = 33,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.94x = 33,102 × 33,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.94x = 1,095,742,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,742,404/22,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,725.25

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