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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,834 and 34,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,834 and 34,324 is: 51,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,834 : 34,324 = 34,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,834/34,324 = 34,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,834x = 34,324 × 34,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,834x = 1,178,136,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,136,976/22,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,595.73

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