Finding the Third Proportional to 22,432 and 51,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,432 and 51,144 is: 116,606.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,432 : 51,144 = 51,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,432/51,144 = 51,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,432x = 51,144 × 51,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,432x = 2,615,708,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,615,708,736/22,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,606.13
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