Finding the Third Proportional to 22,927 and 30,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,927 and 30,934 is: 41,737.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,927 : 30,934 = 30,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,927/30,934 = 30,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,927x = 30,934 × 30,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,927x = 956,912,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,912,356/22,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,737.36
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