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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,297 and 35,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,297 and 35,869 is: 57,702.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297 : 35,869 = 35,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297/35,869 = 35,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297x = 35,869 × 35,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297x = 1,286,585,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,585,161/22,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,702.16

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