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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,544 and 32,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,544 and 32,473 is: 46,775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,544 : 32,473 = 32,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,544/32,473 = 32,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,544x = 32,473 × 32,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,544x = 1,054,495,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,495,729/22,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,775.01

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