Finding the Third Proportional to 22,121 and 46,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,121 and 46,738 is: 98,749.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,121 : 46,738 = 46,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,121/46,738 = 46,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,121x = 46,738 × 46,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,121x = 2,184,440,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,184,440,644/22,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,749.63
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