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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,313 and 29,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,313 and 29,747 is: 39,657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313 : 29,747 = 29,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313/29,747 = 29,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313x = 29,747 × 29,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313x = 884,884,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,884,009/22,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,657.78

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