Finding the Third Proportional to 22,904 and 36,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,904 and 36,354 is: 57,702.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,904 : 36,354 = 36,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,904/36,354 = 36,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,904x = 36,354 × 36,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,904x = 1,321,613,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,321,613,316/22,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,702.29
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