Finding the Third Proportional to 22,423.50 and 44,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,423.50 and 44,847 is: 89,694
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,423.50 : 44,847 = 44,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,423.50/44,847 = 44,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,423.50x = 44,847 × 44,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,423.50x = 2,011,253,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,253,409/22,423.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,694
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