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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,845 and 34,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,845 and 34,268 is: 51,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845 : 34,268 = 34,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845/34,268 = 34,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845x = 34,268 × 34,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845x = 1,174,295,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,295,824/22,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,402.75

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