Finding the Third Proportional to 22,578 and 48,648.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,578 and 48,648.75 is: 104,823.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,578 : 48,648.75 = 48,648.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,578/48,648.75 = 48,648.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,578x = 48,648.75 × 48,648.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,578x = 2,366,700,876.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,366,700,876.56/22,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,823.32
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