Finding the Third Proportional to 22,356 and 44,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,356 and 44,148 is: 87,182.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,356 : 44,148 = 44,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,356/44,148 = 44,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,356x = 44,148 × 44,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,356x = 1,949,045,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,949,045,904/22,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,182.23
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