Finding the Third Proportional to 22,538 and 46,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,538 and 46,652 is: 96,566.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,538 : 46,652 = 46,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,538/46,652 = 46,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,538x = 46,652 × 46,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,538x = 2,176,409,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,176,409,104/22,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,566.20
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