Finding the Third Proportional to 22,551 and 32,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,551 and 32,053 is: 45,558.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,551 : 32,053 = 32,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,551/32,053 = 32,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,551x = 32,053 × 32,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,551x = 1,027,394,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,027,394,809/22,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,558.73
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