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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,676 and 52,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,676 and 52,715 is: 122,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676 : 52,715 = 52,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676/52,715 = 52,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676x = 52,715 × 52,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676x = 2,778,871,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,871,225/22,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,546.80

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