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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,674 and 29,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,674 and 29,385 is: 38,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674 : 29,385 = 29,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674/29,385 = 29,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674x = 29,385 × 29,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674x = 863,478,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,478,225/22,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,082.31

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