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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,206 and 28,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,206 and 28,810 is: 37,378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206 : 28,810 = 28,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206/28,810 = 28,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206x = 28,810 × 28,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206x = 830,016,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,016,100/22,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,378.01

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