Finding the Third Proportional to 22,864 and 33,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,864 and 33,324 is: 48,569.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,864 : 33,324 = 33,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,864/33,324 = 33,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,864x = 33,324 × 33,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,864x = 1,110,488,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,110,488,976/22,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,569.32
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