Finding the Third Proportional to 22,720 and 46,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,720 and 46,367 is: 94,625.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,720 : 46,367 = 46,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,720/46,367 = 46,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,720x = 46,367 × 46,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,720x = 2,149,898,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,149,898,689/22,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,625.82
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