Finding the Third Proportional to 22,283 and 31,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,283 and 31,352 is: 44,112.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,283 : 31,352 = 31,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,283/31,352 = 31,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,283x = 31,352 × 31,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,283x = 982,947,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,947,904/22,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,112.01
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