Finding the Third Proportional to 22,747 and 47,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,747 and 47,850 is: 100,656.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,747 : 47,850 = 47,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,747/47,850 = 47,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,747x = 47,850 × 47,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,747x = 2,289,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,289,622,500/22,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,656.02
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