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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,659 and 52,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,659 and 52,682 is: 122,485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659 : 52,682 = 52,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659/52,682 = 52,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659x = 52,682 × 52,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659x = 2,775,393,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,393,124/22,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,485.24

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