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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,996 and 22,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,996 and 22,824 is: 40,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,996 : 22,824 = 22,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,996/22,824 = 22,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,996x = 22,824 × 22,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,996x = 520,934,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,934,976/12,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,084.25

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