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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,889 and 47,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,889 and 47,247 is: 97,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,889 : 47,247 = 47,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,889/47,247 = 47,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,889x = 47,247 × 47,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,889x = 2,232,279,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,279,009/22,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,526.28

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