Finding the Third Proportional to 22,501 and 52,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,501 and 52,091 is: 120,593.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,501 : 52,091 = 52,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,501/52,091 = 52,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,501x = 52,091 × 52,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,501x = 2,713,472,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,713,472,281/22,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,593.41
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