Finding the Third Proportional to 22,154 and 36,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,154 and 36,923 is: 61,537.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,154 : 36,923 = 36,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,154/36,923 = 36,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,154x = 36,923 × 36,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,154x = 1,363,307,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,363,307,929/22,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,537.78
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