Finding the Third Proportional to 22,518 and 50,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,518 and 50,214 is: 111,974.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,518 : 50,214 = 50,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,518/50,214 = 50,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,518x = 50,214 × 50,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,518x = 2,521,445,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,521,445,796/22,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,974.68
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