Finding the Third Proportional to 22,680 and 47,425.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,680 and 47,425.50 is: 99,170.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,680 : 47,425.50 = 47,425.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,680/47,425.50 = 47,425.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,680x = 47,425.50 × 47,425.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,680x = 2,249,178,050.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,249,178,050.25/22,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,170.11
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