Finding the Third Proportional to 22,296 and 44,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,296 and 44,028 is: 86,942.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,296 : 44,028 = 44,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,296/44,028 = 44,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,296x = 44,028 × 44,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,296x = 1,938,464,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,938,464,784/22,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,942.27
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