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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,047 and 52,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,047 and 52,035 is: 122,812.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047 : 52,035 = 52,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047/52,035 = 52,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047x = 52,035 × 52,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047x = 2,707,641,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,641,225/22,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,812.23

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