Finding the Third Proportional to 22,242 and 48,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,242 and 48,660 is: 106,456.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,242 : 48,660 = 48,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,242/48,660 = 48,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,242x = 48,660 × 48,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,242x = 2,367,795,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,367,795,600/22,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,456.06
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