Finding the Third Proportional to 22,230 and 29,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,230 and 29,835 is: 40,041.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,230 : 29,835 = 29,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,230/29,835 = 29,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,230x = 29,835 × 29,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,230x = 890,127,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,127,225/22,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,041.71
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