Finding the Third Proportional to 22,284 and 29,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,284 and 29,580 is: 39,264.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,284 : 29,580 = 29,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,284/29,580 = 29,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,284x = 29,580 × 29,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,284x = 874,976,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 874,976,400/22,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,264.78
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