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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,714 and 34,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,714 and 34,803 is: 53,326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,714 : 34,803 = 34,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,714/34,803 = 34,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,714x = 34,803 × 34,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,714x = 1,211,248,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,248,809/22,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,326.09

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