Finding the Third Proportional to 22,502 and 49,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,502 and 49,242 is: 107,758.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,502 : 49,242 = 49,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,502/49,242 = 49,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,502x = 49,242 × 49,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,502x = 2,424,774,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,424,774,564/22,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,758.18
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