Finding the Third Proportional to 22,573 and 46,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,573 and 46,688 is: 96,565.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,573 : 46,688 = 46,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,573/46,688 = 46,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,573x = 46,688 × 46,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,573x = 2,179,769,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,179,769,344/22,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,565.34
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