Finding the Third Proportional to 22,752 and 48,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,752 and 48,312 is: 102,586.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,752 : 48,312 = 48,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,752/48,312 = 48,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,752x = 48,312 × 48,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,752x = 2,334,049,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,334,049,344/22,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,586.56
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