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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,970 and 22,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,970 and 22,722 is: 57,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970 : 22,722 = 22,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970/22,722 = 22,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970x = 22,722 × 22,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970x = 516,289,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,289,284/8,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,557.33

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