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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,912 and 36,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,912 and 36,348 is: 57,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,912 : 36,348 = 36,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,912/36,348 = 36,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,912x = 36,348 × 36,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,912x = 1,321,177,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,177,104/22,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,663.11

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