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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,058 and 35,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,058 and 35,086 is: 55,808.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058 : 35,086 = 35,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058/35,086 = 35,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058x = 35,086 × 35,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058x = 1,231,027,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,027,396/22,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,808.66

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