Finding the Third Proportional to 22,848.75 and 36,699.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,848.75 and 36,699.75 is: 58,947.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,848.75 : 36,699.75 = 36,699.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,848.75/36,699.75 = 36,699.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,848.75x = 36,699.75 × 36,699.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,848.75x = 1,346,871,650.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,346,871,650.06/22,848.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,947.28
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