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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,818 and 36,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,818 and 36,231 is: 57,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,818 : 36,231 = 36,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,818/36,231 = 36,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,818x = 36,231 × 36,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,818x = 1,312,685,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,685,361/22,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,528.50

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