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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,069.13 and 28,335.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,069.13 and 28,335.94 is: 36,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,069.13 : 28,335.94 = 28,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,069.13/28,335.94 = 28,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,069.13x = 28,335.94 × 28,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,069.13x = 802,925,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,925,354.00/22,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.29

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