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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,158 and 52,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,158 and 52,137 is: 122,676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158 : 52,137 = 52,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158/52,137 = 52,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158x = 52,137 × 52,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158x = 2,718,266,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,266,769/22,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,676.54

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