Finding the Third Proportional to 22,252.50 and 34,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,252.50 and 34,444 is: 53,314.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,252.50 : 34,444 = 34,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,252.50/34,444 = 34,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,252.50x = 34,444 × 34,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,252.50x = 1,186,389,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,389,136/22,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,314.87
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