Finding the Third Proportional to 22,146 and 47,248.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,146 and 47,248.50 is: 100,804.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,146 : 47,248.50 = 47,248.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,146/47,248.50 = 47,248.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,146x = 47,248.50 × 47,248.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,146x = 2,232,420,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,232,420,752.25/22,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,804.69
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