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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,664 and 34,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,664 and 34,083 is: 51,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664 : 34,083 = 34,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664/34,083 = 34,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664x = 34,083 × 34,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664x = 1,161,650,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,650,889/22,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,255.33

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