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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,059 and 33,523.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,059 and 33,523.88 is: 50,947.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059 : 33,523.88 = 33,523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059/33,523.88 = 33,523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059x = 33,523.88 × 33,523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059x = 1,123,850,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,850,195.02/22,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,947.47

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