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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,437 and 35,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,437 and 35,202 is: 55,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437 : 35,202 = 35,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437/35,202 = 35,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437x = 35,202 × 35,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437x = 1,239,180,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,180,804/22,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,229.34

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