Finding the Third Proportional to 22,220 and 31,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,220 and 31,251 is: 43,952.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,220 : 31,251 = 31,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,220/31,251 = 31,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,220x = 31,251 × 31,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,220x = 976,625,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 976,625,001/22,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,952.52
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