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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,254 and 36,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,254 and 36,156 is: 58,742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254 : 36,156 = 36,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254/36,156 = 36,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254x = 36,156 × 36,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254x = 1,307,256,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,256,336/22,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,742.53

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