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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,292 and 29,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,292 and 29,838 is: 39,938.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292 : 29,838 = 29,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292/29,838 = 29,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292x = 29,838 × 29,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292x = 890,306,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,306,244/22,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,938.37

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