Finding the Third Proportional to 22,576 and 34,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,576 and 34,314 is: 52,154.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,576 : 34,314 = 34,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,576/34,314 = 34,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,576x = 34,314 × 34,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,576x = 1,177,450,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,177,450,596/22,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,154.97
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