Finding the Third Proportional to 22,312 and 29,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,312 and 29,746 is: 39,656.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,312 : 29,746 = 29,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,312/29,746 = 29,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,312x = 29,746 × 29,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,312x = 884,824,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 884,824,516/22,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,656.89
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