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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,128 and 34,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,128 and 34,262 is: 53,049.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128 : 34,262 = 34,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128/34,262 = 34,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128x = 34,262 × 34,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128x = 1,173,884,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,884,644/22,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,049.74

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