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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,670 and 34,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,670 and 34,005 is: 51,007.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670 : 34,005 = 34,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670/34,005 = 34,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670x = 34,005 × 34,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670x = 1,156,340,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,340,025/22,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,007.50

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