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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,622 and 22,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,622 and 22,878 is: 29,701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622 : 22,878 = 22,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622/22,878 = 22,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622x = 22,878 × 22,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622x = 523,402,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,402,884/17,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,701.67

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