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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,161 and 26,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,161 and 26,931 is: 32,727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161 : 26,931 = 26,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161/26,931 = 26,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161x = 26,931 × 26,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161x = 725,278,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,278,761/22,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,727.71

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