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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,966 and 29,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,966 and 29,892 is: 38,906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966 : 29,892 = 29,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966/29,892 = 29,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966x = 29,892 × 29,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966x = 893,531,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,531,664/22,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,906.72

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