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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,466 and 34,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,466 and 34,635 is: 53,395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466 : 34,635 = 34,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466/34,635 = 34,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466x = 34,635 × 34,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466x = 1,199,583,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,583,225/22,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,395.50

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