Finding the Third Proportional to 11,034 and 22,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,034 and 22,572 is: 46,175.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,034 : 22,572 = 22,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,034/22,572 = 22,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,034x = 22,572 × 22,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,034x = 509,495,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,495,184/11,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,175.02
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