Finding the Third Proportional to 22,392 and 29,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,392 and 29,712 is: 39,424.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,392 : 29,712 = 29,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,392/29,712 = 29,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,392x = 29,712 × 29,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,392x = 882,802,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,802,944/22,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,424.93
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