Finding the Third Proportional to 22,968 and 46,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,968 and 46,668 is: 94,823.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,968 : 46,668 = 46,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,968/46,668 = 46,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,968x = 46,668 × 46,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,968x = 2,177,902,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,177,902,224/22,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,823.33
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