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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,320 and 29,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,320 and 29,622 is: 39,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,320 : 29,622 = 29,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,320/29,622 = 29,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,320x = 29,622 × 29,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,320x = 877,462,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,462,884/22,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,312.85

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