Finding the Third Proportional to 22,779 and 46,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,779 and 46,692 is: 95,708.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,779 : 46,692 = 46,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,779/46,692 = 46,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,779x = 46,692 × 46,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,779x = 2,180,142,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,180,142,864/22,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,708.45
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