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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,908 and 50,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,908 and 50,262 is: 110,278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,908 : 50,262 = 50,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,908/50,262 = 50,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,908x = 50,262 × 50,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,908x = 2,526,268,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,268,644/22,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,278.88

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