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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,264 and 29,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,264 and 29,874 is: 38,362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264 : 29,874 = 29,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264/29,874 = 29,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264x = 29,874 × 29,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264x = 892,455,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,455,876/23,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,362.10

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