Finding the Third Proportional to 22,458 and 33,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,458 and 33,537 is: 50,081.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,458 : 33,537 = 33,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,458/33,537 = 33,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,458x = 33,537 × 33,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,458x = 1,124,730,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,124,730,369/22,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,081.50
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