Finding the Third Proportional to 22,149 and 33,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,149 and 33,921 is: 51,949.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,149 : 33,921 = 33,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,149/33,921 = 33,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,149x = 33,921 × 33,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,149x = 1,150,634,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,150,634,241/22,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,949.72
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