Finding the Third Proportional to 22,791 and 47,885.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,791 and 47,885.25 is: 100,609.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,791 : 47,885.25 = 47,885.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,791/47,885.25 = 47,885.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,791x = 47,885.25 × 47,885.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,791x = 2,292,997,167.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,292,997,167.56/22,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,609.77
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