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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,806 and 36,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,806 and 36,430 is: 58,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806 : 36,430 = 36,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806/36,430 = 36,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806x = 36,430 × 36,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806x = 1,327,144,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,144,900/22,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,192.80

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