Finding the Third Proportional to 22,586 and 35,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,586 and 35,129 is: 54,637.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,586 : 35,129 = 35,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,586/35,129 = 35,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,586x = 35,129 × 35,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,586x = 1,234,046,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,234,046,641/22,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,637.68
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