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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,260 and 31,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,260 and 31,122 is: 43,512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260 : 31,122 = 31,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260/31,122 = 31,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260x = 31,122 × 31,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260x = 968,578,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,578,884/22,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,512.08

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