Finding the Third Proportional to 22,358 and 44,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,358 and 44,152 is: 87,190.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,358 : 44,152 = 44,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,358/44,152 = 44,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,358x = 44,152 × 44,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,358x = 1,949,399,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,949,399,104/22,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,190.23
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