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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,317.25 and 29,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,317.25 and 29,618 is: 39,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,317.25 : 29,618 = 29,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,317.25/29,618 = 29,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,317.25x = 29,618 × 29,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,317.25x = 877,225,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,225,924/22,317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,307.08

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