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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,958 and 35,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,958 and 35,475 is: 54,816.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,958 : 35,475 = 35,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,958/35,475 = 35,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,958x = 35,475 × 35,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,958x = 1,258,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,475,625/22,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,816.43

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