Finding the Third Proportional to 22,450 and 46,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,450 and 46,358 is: 95,726.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,450 : 46,358 = 46,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,450/46,358 = 46,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,450x = 46,358 × 46,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,450x = 2,149,064,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,149,064,164/22,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,726.69
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