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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,682 and 35,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,682 and 35,207 is: 54,648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,682 : 35,207 = 35,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,682/35,207 = 35,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,682x = 35,207 × 35,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,682x = 1,239,532,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,532,849/22,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,648.30

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