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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,652 and 30,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,652 and 30,438 is: 40,900.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652 : 30,438 = 30,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652/30,438 = 30,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652x = 30,438 × 30,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652x = 926,471,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,471,844/22,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,900.22

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