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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,904 and 36,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,904 and 36,572 is: 58,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,904 : 36,572 = 36,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,904/36,572 = 36,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,904x = 36,572 × 36,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,904x = 1,337,511,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,511,184/22,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,396.40

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