Finding the Third Proportional to 22,554 and 47,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,554 and 47,250 is: 98,987.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,554 : 47,250 = 47,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,554/47,250 = 47,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,554x = 47,250 × 47,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,554x = 2,232,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,232,562,500/22,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,987.43
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