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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,944 and 30,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,944 and 30,237 is: 39,848.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,944 : 30,237 = 30,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,944/30,237 = 30,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,944x = 30,237 × 30,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,944x = 914,276,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,276,169/22,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,848.16

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