Finding the Third Proportional to 22,128 and 36,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,128 and 36,026 is: 58,652.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,128 : 36,026 = 36,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,128/36,026 = 36,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,128x = 36,026 × 36,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,128x = 1,297,872,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,297,872,676/22,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,652.96
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