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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,248 and 29,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,248 and 29,772 is: 39,840.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248 : 29,772 = 29,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248/29,772 = 29,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248x = 29,772 × 29,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248x = 886,371,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,371,984/22,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,840.52

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