Finding the Third Proportional to 22,262 and 31,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,262 and 31,125 is: 43,516.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,262 : 31,125 = 31,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,262/31,125 = 31,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,262x = 31,125 × 31,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,262x = 968,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 968,765,625/22,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,516.56
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