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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,266 and 29,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,266 and 29,875 is: 38,361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266 : 29,875 = 29,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266/29,875 = 29,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266x = 29,875 × 29,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266x = 892,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,515,625/23,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,361.37

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