Finding the Third Proportional to 22,336 and 48,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,336 and 48,560 is: 105,572.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,336 : 48,560 = 48,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,336/48,560 = 48,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,336x = 48,560 × 48,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,336x = 2,358,073,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,358,073,600/22,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,572.78
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