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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,182 and 32,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,182 and 32,239 is: 46,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182 : 32,239 = 32,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182/32,239 = 32,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182x = 32,239 × 32,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182x = 1,039,353,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,353,121/22,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,855.70

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