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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,444 and 35,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,444 and 35,212 is: 55,243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444 : 35,212 = 35,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444/35,212 = 35,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444x = 35,212 × 35,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444x = 1,239,884,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,884,944/22,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,243.49

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