Finding the Third Proportional to 22,372 and 48,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,372 and 48,247 is: 104,048.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,372 : 48,247 = 48,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,372/48,247 = 48,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,372x = 48,247 × 48,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,372x = 2,327,773,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,327,773,009/22,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,048.50
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