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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,752 and 24,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,752 and 24,912 is: 27,277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,752 : 24,912 = 24,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,752/24,912 = 24,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,752x = 24,912 × 24,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,752x = 620,607,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,607,744/22,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,277.06

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