Finding the Third Proportional to 22,988 and 36,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,988 and 36,464 is: 57,839.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,988 : 36,464 = 36,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,988/36,464 = 36,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,988x = 36,464 × 36,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,988x = 1,329,623,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,329,623,296/22,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,839.89
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