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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,073 and 28,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,073 and 28,341 is: 36,388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,073 : 28,341 = 28,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,073/28,341 = 28,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,073x = 28,341 × 28,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,073x = 803,212,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,212,281/22,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,388.90

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