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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,364 and 35,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,364 and 35,954 is: 57,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364 : 35,954 = 35,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364/35,954 = 35,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364x = 35,954 × 35,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364x = 1,292,690,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,690,116/22,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,802.28

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