Finding the Third Proportional to 22,768 and 36,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,768 and 36,088 is: 57,200.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,768 : 36,088 = 36,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,768/36,088 = 36,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,768x = 36,088 × 36,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,768x = 1,302,343,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,343,744/22,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,200.62
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