Finding the Third Proportional to 22,596 and 33,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,596 and 33,080 is: 48,428.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,596 : 33,080 = 33,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,596/33,080 = 33,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,596x = 33,080 × 33,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,596x = 1,094,286,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,094,286,400/22,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,428.32
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