Finding the Third Proportional to 22,794.75 and 26,979.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,794.75 and 26,979.75 is: 31,933.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,794.75 : 26,979.75 = 26,979.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,794.75/26,979.75 = 26,979.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,794.75x = 26,979.75 × 26,979.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,794.75x = 727,906,910.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,906,910.06/22,794.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,933.09
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