Finding the Third Proportional to 22,760 and 46,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,760 and 46,654 is: 95,632.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,760 : 46,654 = 46,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,760/46,654 = 46,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,760x = 46,654 × 46,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,760x = 2,176,595,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,176,595,716/22,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,632.50
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