Finding the Third Proportional to 20,002 and 22,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,002 and 22,486 is: 25,278.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,002 : 22,486 = 22,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,002/22,486 = 22,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,002x = 22,486 × 22,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,002x = 505,620,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,620,196/20,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,278.48
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