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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,472 and 24,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,472 and 24,344 is: 26,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472 : 24,344 = 24,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472/24,344 = 24,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472x = 24,344 × 24,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472x = 592,630,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,630,336/22,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,371.94

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