Finding the Third Proportional to 22,966 and 25,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,966 and 25,905 is: 29,220.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,966 : 25,905 = 25,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,966/25,905 = 25,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,966x = 25,905 × 25,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,966x = 671,069,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,069,025/22,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,220.11
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