Finding the Third Proportional to 22,602 and 34,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,602 and 34,997 is: 54,189.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,602 : 34,997 = 34,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,602/34,997 = 34,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,602x = 34,997 × 34,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,602x = 1,224,790,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,224,790,009/22,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,189.45
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