Finding the Third Proportional to 22,160 and 36,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,160 and 36,932 is: 61,551.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,160 : 36,932 = 36,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,160/36,932 = 36,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,160x = 36,932 × 36,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,160x = 1,363,972,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,363,972,624/22,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,551.11
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