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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,164 and 30,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,164 and 30,900 is: 43,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164 : 30,900 = 30,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164/30,900 = 30,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164x = 30,900 × 30,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164x = 954,810,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,810,000/22,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,079.32

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