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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,818 and 25,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,818 and 25,248 is: 27,936.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,818 : 25,248 = 25,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,818/25,248 = 25,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,818x = 25,248 × 25,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,818x = 637,461,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,461,504/22,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,936.78

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