Finding the Third Proportional to 22,500 and 33,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,500 and 33,625 is: 50,250.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,500 : 33,625 = 33,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,500/33,625 = 33,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,500x = 33,625 × 33,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,500x = 1,130,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,130,640,625/22,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,250.69
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