Finding the Third Proportional to 22,782 and 48,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,782 and 48,039 is: 101,296.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,782 : 48,039 = 48,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,782/48,039 = 48,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,782x = 48,039 × 48,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,782x = 2,307,745,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,307,745,521/22,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,296.88
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