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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,248 and 29,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,248 and 29,832 is: 38,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248 : 29,832 = 29,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248/29,832 = 29,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248x = 29,832 × 29,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248x = 889,948,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,948,224/23,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,280.64

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