Finding the Third Proportional to 22,445 and 47,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,445 and 47,257 is: 99,497.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,445 : 47,257 = 47,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,445/47,257 = 47,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,445x = 47,257 × 47,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,445x = 2,233,224,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,233,224,049/22,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,497.62
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