Finding the Third Proportional to 22,221 and 31,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,221 and 31,252 is: 43,953.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,221 : 31,252 = 31,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,221/31,252 = 31,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,221x = 31,252 × 31,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,221x = 976,687,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 976,687,504/22,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,953.36
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