Finding the Third Proportional to 22,374 and 47,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,374 and 47,050 is: 98,940.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,374 : 47,050 = 47,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,374/47,050 = 47,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,374x = 47,050 × 47,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,374x = 2,213,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,213,702,500/22,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,940.85
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