Finding the Third Proportional to 22,137 and 26,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,137 and 26,907 is: 32,704.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,137 : 26,907 = 26,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,137/26,907 = 26,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,137x = 26,907 × 26,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,137x = 723,986,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,986,649/22,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,704.82
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