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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,084 and 28,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,084 and 28,356 is: 36,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,084 : 28,356 = 28,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,084/28,356 = 28,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,084x = 28,356 × 28,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,084x = 804,062,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,062,736/22,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,409.29

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