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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,065 and 52,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,065 and 52,043 is: 122,749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,065 : 52,043 = 52,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,065/52,043 = 52,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,065x = 52,043 × 52,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,065x = 2,708,473,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,473,849/22,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,749.78

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