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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,898 and 36,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,898 and 36,191 is: 57,201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,898 : 36,191 = 36,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,898/36,191 = 36,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,898x = 36,191 × 36,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,898x = 1,309,788,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,788,481/22,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,201.00

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