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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,712 and 35,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,712 and 35,249 is: 54,706.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,712 : 35,249 = 35,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,712/35,249 = 35,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,712x = 35,249 × 35,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,712x = 1,242,492,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,492,001/22,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,706.41

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