Finding the Third Proportional to 22,962 and 34,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,962 and 34,763 is: 52,628.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,962 : 34,763 = 34,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,962/34,763 = 34,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,962x = 34,763 × 34,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,962x = 1,208,466,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,208,466,169/22,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,628.96
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