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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,494 and 33,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,494 and 33,621 is: 50,252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,494 : 33,621 = 33,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,494/33,621 = 33,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,494x = 33,621 × 33,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,494x = 1,130,371,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,371,641/22,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,252.14

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