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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,050 and 45,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,050 and 45,270 is: 92,942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,050 : 45,270 = 45,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,050/45,270 = 45,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,050x = 45,270 × 45,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,050x = 2,049,372,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,372,900/22,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,942.08

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