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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,293 and 34,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,293 and 34,629 is: 53,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,293 : 34,629 = 34,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,293/34,629 = 34,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,293x = 34,629 × 34,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,293x = 1,199,167,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,167,641/22,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,791.22

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