Finding the Third Proportional to 22,374 and 29,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,374 and 29,151 is: 37,980.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,374 : 29,151 = 29,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,374/29,151 = 29,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,374x = 29,151 × 29,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,374x = 849,780,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,780,801/22,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,980.73
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