Finding the Third Proportional to 22,348 and 55,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,348 and 55,102 is: 135,861.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,348 : 55,102 = 55,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,348/55,102 = 55,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,348x = 55,102 × 55,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,348x = 3,036,230,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,036,230,404/22,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,861.39
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