Finding the Third Proportional to 22,416 and 31,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,416 and 31,677 is: 44,764.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,416 : 31,677 = 31,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,416/31,677 = 31,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,416x = 31,677 × 31,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,416x = 1,003,432,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,432,329/22,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,764.11
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