Finding the Third Proportional to 22,584 and 33,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,584 and 33,549 is: 49,837.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,584 : 33,549 = 33,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,584/33,549 = 33,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,584x = 33,549 × 33,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,584x = 1,125,535,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,125,535,401/22,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,837.73
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