Finding the Third Proportional to 22,128 and 34,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,128 and 34,262 is: 53,049.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,128 : 34,262 = 34,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,128/34,262 = 34,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,128x = 34,262 × 34,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,128x = 1,173,884,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,173,884,644/22,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,049.74
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