Finding the Third Proportional to 22,436 and 48,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,436 and 48,800 is: 106,143.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,436 : 48,800 = 48,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,436/48,800 = 48,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,436x = 48,800 × 48,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,436x = 2,381,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,381,440,000/22,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,143.70
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