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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,562 and 34,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,562 and 34,275 is: 52,068.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,562 : 34,275 = 34,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,562/34,275 = 34,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,562x = 34,275 × 34,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,562x = 1,174,775,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,775,625/22,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,068.77

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