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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,882 and 35,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,882 and 35,463 is: 54,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,882 : 35,463 = 35,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,882/35,463 = 35,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,882x = 35,463 × 35,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,882x = 1,257,624,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,624,369/22,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,961.30

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