Finding the Third Proportional to 22,947 and 26,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,947 and 26,295 is: 30,131.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,947 : 26,295 = 26,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,947/26,295 = 26,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,947x = 26,295 × 26,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,947x = 691,427,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,427,025/22,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,131.48
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