Finding the Third Proportional to 22,732 and 48,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,732 and 48,379 is: 102,961.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,732 : 48,379 = 48,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,732/48,379 = 48,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,732x = 48,379 × 48,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,732x = 2,340,527,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,340,527,641/22,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,961.80
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