Finding the Third Proportional to 22,392 and 33,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,392 and 33,471 is: 50,031.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,392 : 33,471 = 33,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,392/33,471 = 33,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,392x = 33,471 × 33,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,392x = 1,120,307,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,307,841/22,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,031.61
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