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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,486 and 32,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,486 and 32,392 is: 46,662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,486 : 32,392 = 32,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,486/32,392 = 32,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,486x = 32,392 × 32,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,486x = 1,049,241,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,241,664/22,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,662.00

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