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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,228 and 22,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,228 and 22,966 is: 30,615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228 : 22,966 = 22,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228/22,966 = 22,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228x = 22,966 × 22,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228x = 527,437,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,437,156/17,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,615.11

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