Finding the Third Proportional to 22,016 and 47,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,016 and 47,488 is: 102,430.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,016 : 47,488 = 47,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,016/47,488 = 47,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,016x = 47,488 × 47,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,016x = 2,255,110,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,255,110,144/22,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,430.51
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