Finding the Third Proportional to 22,864 and 46,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,864 and 46,364 is: 94,017.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,864 : 46,364 = 46,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,864/46,364 = 46,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,864x = 46,364 × 46,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,864x = 2,149,620,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,149,620,496/22,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,017.69
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