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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,860 and 35,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,860 and 35,379 is: 54,753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,860 : 35,379 = 35,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,860/35,379 = 35,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,860x = 35,379 × 35,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,860x = 1,251,673,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,673,641/22,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,753.88

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