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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,416 and 24,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,416 and 24,792 is: 27,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416 : 24,792 = 24,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416/24,792 = 24,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416x = 24,792 × 24,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416x = 614,643,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,643,264/22,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,419.85

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