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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,988 and 35,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,988 and 35,737 is: 55,556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,988 : 35,737 = 35,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,988/35,737 = 35,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,988x = 35,737 × 35,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,988x = 1,277,133,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,133,169/22,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,556.52

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