Finding the Third Proportional to 22,634 and 33,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,634 and 33,294 is: 48,974.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,634 : 33,294 = 33,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,634/33,294 = 33,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,634x = 33,294 × 33,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,634x = 1,108,490,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,108,490,436/22,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,974.57
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