Finding the Third Proportional to 22,884 and 34,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,884 and 34,770 is: 52,829.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,884 : 34,770 = 34,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,884/34,770 = 34,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,884x = 34,770 × 34,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,884x = 1,208,952,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,208,952,900/22,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,829.61
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