Finding the Third Proportional to 22,678 and 35,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,678 and 35,261 is: 54,825.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,678 : 35,261 = 35,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,678/35,261 = 35,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,678x = 35,261 × 35,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,678x = 1,243,338,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,338,121/22,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,825.74
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