Finding the Third Proportional to 22,179 and 48,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,179 and 48,471 is: 105,930.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,179 : 48,471 = 48,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,179/48,471 = 48,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,179x = 48,471 × 48,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,179x = 2,349,437,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,349,437,841/22,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,930.74
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