Finding the Third Proportional to 22,248 and 41,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,248 and 41,216 is: 76,355.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,248 : 41,216 = 41,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,248/41,216 = 41,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,248x = 41,216 × 41,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,248x = 1,698,758,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,758,656/22,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,355.57
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