Finding the Third Proportional to 22,558 and 33,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,558 and 33,747 is: 50,485.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,558 : 33,747 = 33,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,558/33,747 = 33,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,558x = 33,747 × 33,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,558x = 1,138,860,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,138,860,009/22,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,485.86
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