Finding the Third Proportional to 12,922 and 24,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,922 and 24,223 is: 45,407.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,922 : 24,223 = 24,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,922/24,223 = 24,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,922x = 24,223 × 24,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,922x = 586,753,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 586,753,729/12,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,407.35
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