Finding the Third Proportional to 22,145 and 47,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,145 and 47,161 is: 100,436.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,145 : 47,161 = 47,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,145/47,161 = 47,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,145x = 47,161 × 47,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,145x = 2,224,159,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,224,159,921/22,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,436.21
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