Finding the Third Proportional to 22,908 and 34,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,908 and 34,681 is: 52,504.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,908 : 34,681 = 34,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,908/34,681 = 34,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,908x = 34,681 × 34,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,908x = 1,202,771,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,202,771,761/22,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,504.44
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