Finding the Third Proportional to 22,960 and 46,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,960 and 46,894 is: 95,777.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,960 : 46,894 = 46,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,960/46,894 = 46,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,960x = 46,894 × 46,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,960x = 2,199,047,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,199,047,236/22,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,777.32
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