Finding the Third Proportional to 22,454 and 33,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,454 and 33,963 is: 51,371.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,454 : 33,963 = 33,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,454/33,963 = 33,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,454x = 33,963 × 33,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,454x = 1,153,485,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,153,485,369/22,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,371.04
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