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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,430 and 33,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,430 and 33,211 is: 49,173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430 : 33,211 = 33,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430/33,211 = 33,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430x = 33,211 × 33,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430x = 1,102,970,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,970,521/22,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,173.90

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