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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,854 and 35,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,854 and 35,171 is: 54,126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,854 : 35,171 = 35,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,854/35,171 = 35,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,854x = 35,171 × 35,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,854x = 1,236,999,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,999,241/22,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,126.16

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