Finding the Third Proportional to 22,264 and 33,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,264 and 33,396 is: 50,094
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,264 : 33,396 = 33,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,264/33,396 = 33,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,264x = 33,396 × 33,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,264x = 1,115,292,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,115,292,816/22,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,094
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