Finding the Third Proportional to 22,231 and 48,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,231 and 48,152 is: 104,296.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,231 : 48,152 = 48,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,231/48,152 = 48,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,231x = 48,152 × 48,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,231x = 2,318,615,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,318,615,104/22,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,296.48
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