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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,905 and 25,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,905 and 25,317 is: 27,982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,905 : 25,317 = 25,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,905/25,317 = 25,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,905x = 25,317 × 25,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,905x = 640,950,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,950,489/22,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,982.99

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