Finding the Third Proportional to 22,224 and 34,456.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,224 and 34,456.50 is: 53,421.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,224 : 34,456.50 = 34,456.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,224/34,456.50 = 34,456.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,224x = 34,456.50 × 34,456.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,224x = 1,187,250,392.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,250,392.25/22,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,421.99
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