Finding the Third Proportional to 22,258.50 and 29,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,258.50 and 29,733 is: 39,717.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,258.50 : 29,733 = 29,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,258.50/29,733 = 29,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,258.50x = 29,733 × 29,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,258.50x = 884,051,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 884,051,289/22,258.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,717.47
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