Finding the Third Proportional to 22,735.50 and 53,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,735.50 and 53,594 is: 126,336.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,735.50 : 53,594 = 53,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,735.50/53,594 = 53,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,735.50x = 53,594 × 53,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,735.50x = 2,872,316,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,872,316,836/22,735.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,336.21
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