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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,947 and 26,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,947 and 26,295 is: 30,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,947 : 26,295 = 26,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,947/26,295 = 26,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,947x = 26,295 × 26,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,947x = 691,427,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,427,025/22,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,131.48

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