Finding the Third Proportional to 22,450 and 34,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,450 and 34,857 is: 54,120.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,450 : 34,857 = 34,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,450/34,857 = 34,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,450x = 34,857 × 34,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,450x = 1,215,010,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,215,010,449/22,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,120.73
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