Finding the Third Proportional to 22,506 and 34,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,506 and 34,539 is: 53,005.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,506 : 34,539 = 34,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,506/34,539 = 34,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,506x = 34,539 × 34,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,506x = 1,192,942,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,192,942,521/22,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,005.53
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