Finding the Third Proportional to 22,660 and 35,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,660 and 35,000 is: 54,060.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,660 : 35,000 = 35,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,660/35,000 = 35,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,660x = 35,000 × 35,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,660x = 1,225,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,225,000,000/22,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,060.02
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