Finding the Third Proportional to 22,058 and 32,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,058 and 32,439 is: 47,705.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,058 : 32,439 = 32,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,058/32,439 = 32,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,058x = 32,439 × 32,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,058x = 1,052,288,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,052,288,721/22,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,705.54
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