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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,965.75 and 35,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,965.75 and 35,127 is: 53,728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,965.75 : 35,127 = 35,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,965.75/35,127 = 35,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,965.75x = 35,127 × 35,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,965.75x = 1,233,906,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,906,129/22,965.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,728.10

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