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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,180 and 30,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,180 and 30,390 is: 41,638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180 : 30,390 = 30,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180/30,390 = 30,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180x = 30,390 × 30,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180x = 923,552,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,552,100/22,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,638.96

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