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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,552 and 33,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,552 and 33,698 is: 50,352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552 : 33,698 = 33,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552/33,698 = 33,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552x = 33,698 × 33,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552x = 1,135,555,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,555,204/22,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,352.75

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