Finding the Third Proportional to 22,224 and 33,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,224 and 33,273 is: 49,815.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,224 : 33,273 = 33,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,224/33,273 = 33,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,224x = 33,273 × 33,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,224x = 1,107,092,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,107,092,529/22,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,815.18
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