Finding the Third Proportional to 22,974.75 and 36,861.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,974.75 and 36,861.75 is: 59,142.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,974.75 : 36,861.75 = 36,861.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,974.75/36,861.75 = 36,861.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,974.75x = 36,861.75 × 36,861.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,974.75x = 1,358,788,613.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,788,613.06/22,974.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,142.69
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