Finding the Third Proportional to 22,368 and 33,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,368 and 33,552 is: 50,328
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,368 : 33,552 = 33,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,368/33,552 = 33,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,368x = 33,552 × 33,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,368x = 1,125,736,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,125,736,704/22,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,328
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