Finding the Third Proportional to 22,597 and 46,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,597 and 46,766 is: 96,785.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,597 : 46,766 = 46,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,597/46,766 = 46,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,597x = 46,766 × 46,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,597x = 2,187,058,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,187,058,756/22,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,785.36
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