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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,545 and 35,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,545 and 35,047 is: 54,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,545 : 35,047 = 35,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,545/35,047 = 35,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,545x = 35,047 × 35,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,545x = 1,228,292,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,292,209/22,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,481.80

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