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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,230 and 52,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,230 and 52,475 is: 123,869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,230 : 52,475 = 52,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,230/52,475 = 52,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,230x = 52,475 × 52,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,230x = 2,753,625,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,625,625/22,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,869.80

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