Finding the Third Proportional to 22,562 and 34,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,562 and 34,275 is: 52,068.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,562 : 34,275 = 34,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,562/34,275 = 34,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,562x = 34,275 × 34,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,562x = 1,174,775,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,174,775,625/22,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,068.77
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