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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,982 and 36,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,982 and 36,872 is: 59,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982 : 36,872 = 36,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982/36,872 = 36,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982x = 36,872 × 36,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982x = 1,359,544,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,544,384/22,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,156.92

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